Southampton 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 Southampton, Bermuda. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Southampton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2498 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Southampton. 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.

Southampton enjoys an average of 2498 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

September, Southampton’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 Southampton Precipitation page.