Average Monthly Sunshine in Salford

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Salford 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 Salford. Expect long, bright days with 186 hours in May and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1420 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Salford. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Salford enjoys an average of 1420 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Salford’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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