Waltham Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Waltham, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Waltham varies. It peaks at 202 hours in May and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1561 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Waltham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Waltham vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Waltham enjoys an average of 1561 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Waltham

June, Waltham’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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