Winchelsea Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Winchelsea, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Winchelsea varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 205 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1577 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Winchelsea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Winchelsea enjoys an average of 1577 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Winchelsea

November, Winchelsea’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°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 Winchelsea Precipitation page.