Average Monthly Sunshine in Thirsk

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Thirsk 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 Thirsk. Expect long, bright days with 232 hours in July and darker periods with just 42 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1575 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Thirsk, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

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

Thirsk enjoys an average of 1575 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

June, Thirsk’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°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 Thirsk Precipitation page.