Saint Giles on the Heath Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint Giles on the Heath, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Saint Giles on the Heath varies. It peaks at 222 hours in May and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint Giles on the Heath, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Saint Giles on the Heath vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint Giles on the Heath enjoys an average of 1729 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Saint Giles on the Heath

December, Saint Giles on the Heath’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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