Average Monthly Sunshine in Torquay

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Torquay, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 197 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1552 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Torquay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

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

Torquay enjoys an average of 1552 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Torquay’s wettest month, receives 69 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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