Average Monthly Sunshine in Rye
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rye receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Rye, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rye. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Rye’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Rye enjoys an average of 1577 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
November, Rye’s wettest month, receives 61 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 Rye Precipitation page.