Average Monthly Sunshine in Prestbury

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Prestbury 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 Prestbury, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 186 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1398 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Prestbury, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

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

Prestbury enjoys an average of 1398 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Prestbury’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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