Saint Leonards 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 Leonards, Dorset, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Saint Leonards varies. It peaks at 225 hours in July and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1674 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint Leonards, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. 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 Leonards vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint Leonards enjoys an average of 1674 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Saint Leonards

November, Saint Leonards’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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