Average Monthly Sunshine in Suffolk

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Suffolk varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2708 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Suffolk serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Suffolk enjoys an average of 2708 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Suffolk’s wettest month, receives 134 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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