Truro 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 Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Truro varies. It peaks at 222 hours in May and drops to 65 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Truro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Truro enjoys an average of 1753 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Truro’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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