Uig 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 Uig, Isle of Skye, 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 Uig, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 197 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 34 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1170 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Uig enjoys an average of 1170 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

January, Uig’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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