Average Monthly Sunshine in Sussex

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sussex. Expect long, bright days with 256 hours in July and darker periods with just 95 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sussex, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per day.

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

Sussex enjoys an average of 1998 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

December, Sussex’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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