Average Monthly Sunshine in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Royal Tunbridge Wells. 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

In Royal Tunbridge Wells, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Royal Tunbridge Wells’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Royal Tunbridge Wells 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

November, Royal Tunbridge Wells’s wettest month, receives 62 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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