Porthcawl 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 Porthcawl, Glamorgan, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Porthcawl, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 202 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Porthcawl 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%.

Porthcawl vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Porthcawl enjoys an average of 1573 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Porthcawl

December, Porthcawl’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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