Rhymney Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rhymney, Gwent, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rhymney. Expect long, bright days with 202 hours in July and darker periods with just 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rhymney, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

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%.

Rhymney vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Rhymney

October, Rhymney’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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