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Average Monthly Sunshine in Rothesay

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Sunshine in Rothesay varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rothesay. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Rothesay enjoys an average of 1290 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

January, Rothesay’s wettest month, receives 137 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Rothesay?

Sunday
23 Feb
Rain
Rain
9°C
16 mm
Monday
24 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
9°C
1.1 mm
Tuesday
25 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
8°C
0.9 mm

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