Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Stoke on Trent varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 186 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1398 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Stoke on Trent. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Stoke on Trent vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Stoke on Trent enjoys an average of 1398 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Stoke on Trent

June, Stoke on Trent’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 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 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 Stoke on Trent Precipitation page.