Selkirk Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Selkirk, Borders, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Selkirk. Expect long, bright days with 161 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Selkirk. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 35% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Selkirk enjoys an average of 1189 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Selkirk’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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