Otley Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Otley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Otley varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 175 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1336 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Otley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Otley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Otley enjoys an average of 1336 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Otley

June, Otley’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Otley Precipitation page.