Wishaw Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wishaw, Strathclyde, United Kingdom. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Wishaw, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 188 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wishaw. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Wishaw enjoys an average of 1290 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

January, Wishaw’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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