Average Monthly Sunshine in Woolacombe

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Woolacombe receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Woolacombe varies. It peaks at 202 hours in July and drops to 49 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Woolacombe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Woolacombe’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Woolacombe enjoys an average of 1573 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

December, Woolacombe’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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