Average Monthly Sunshine in Porthscatho

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Porthscatho receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Porthscatho, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 222 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 65 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Porthscatho. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Porthscatho’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Porthscatho enjoys an average of 1753 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Porthscatho’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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