Somerset Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Somerset, Bermuda. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Somerset. Expect long, bright days with 282 hours in July and darker periods with just 144 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2498 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Somerset. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Somerset vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Somerset enjoys an average of 2498 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Somerset

September, Somerset’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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