Average Monthly Sunshine in Wakefield

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Wakefield varies. It peaks at 191 hours in June and drops to 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1242 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wakefield serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Wakefield enjoys an average of 1242 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Wakefield’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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