Average Monthly Sunshine in Rochdale

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Rochdale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 175 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1362 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rochdale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Rochdale enjoys an average of 1362 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Rochdale’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April 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 Rochdale Precipitation page.