Average Monthly Sunshine in Preston

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Preston. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in July and darker periods with just 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Preston, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 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 per day.

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

Preston enjoys an average of 1674 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

October, Preston’s wettest month, receives 73 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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