Average Monthly Sunshine in Potters Bar

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 219 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1659 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Potters Bar, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours.

Potters Bar’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Potters Bar enjoys an average of 1659 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Potters Bar’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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