Average Monthly Sunshine in Strachan

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Strachan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Strachan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 203 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Strachan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Strachan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Strachan enjoys an average of 1455 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Strachan’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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