Shandon 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 Shandon, Strathclyde, 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 Shandon. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in May and darker periods with just 37 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shandon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Shandon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shandon enjoys an average of 1290 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Shandon

January, Shandon’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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