Sevenoaks Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sevenoaks, 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sevenoaks serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Sevenoaks vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sevenoaks enjoys an average of 1577 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Sevenoaks

August, Sevenoaks’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Sevenoaks Precipitation page.