Parracombe Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Parracombe, Devon, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Parracombe varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 202 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Parracombe serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.
Parracombe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Parracombe enjoys an average of 1573 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Parracombe
December, Parracombe’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Parracombe Precipitation page.
