Whimple Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Whimple, Devon, 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 Whimple, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 197 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1552 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Whimple. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Whimple vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Whimple enjoys an average of 1552 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Whimple

October, Whimple’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Whimple Precipitation page.