River Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in River, Kent, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate River. Expect long, bright days with 205 hours in June and darker periods with just 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, River serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

River vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

River enjoys an average of 1577 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for River

November, River’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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