Smailholm Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Smailholm, Borders, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Smailholm varies. It peaks at 161 hours in May and drops to 39 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1189 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Smailholm serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Smailholm vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Smailholm

August, Smailholm’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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