The Mumbles Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in The Mumbles, Glamorgan, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in The Mumbles varies. It peaks at 202 hours in July and drops to 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In The Mumbles, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.
The Mumbles vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
The Mumbles enjoys an average of 1573 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for The Mumbles
December, The Mumbles’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our The Mumbles Precipitation page.
