Average Monthly Sunshine in Robin Hood's Bay

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Robin Hood's Bay varies. It peaks at 212 hours in May and drops to 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1567 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Robin Hood's Bay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Robin Hood's Bay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Robin Hood's Bay enjoys an average of 1567 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

November, Robin Hood's Bay’s wettest month, receives 78 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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