Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Whitley Bay, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 183 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1455 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Whitley Bay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Whitley Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Whitley Bay enjoys an average of 1455 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Whitley Bay

August, Whitley Bay’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 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 10°C (50°F).

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