Tomintoul Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tomintoul, Grampian, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tomintoul, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 178 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 27 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1230 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tomintoul serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Tomintoul vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Tomintoul enjoys an average of 1230 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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 Tomintoul

August, Tomintoul’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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