Thetford 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 Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Thetford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 213 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1650 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Thetford serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Thetford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thetford enjoys an average of 1650 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Thetford

August, Thetford’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Thetford Precipitation page.