Wantage Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wantage, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Wantage. Expect long, bright days with 215 hours in July and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1633 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wantage serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Wantage vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wantage enjoys an average of 1633 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Wantage

October, Wantage’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Wantage Precipitation page.