Average Monthly Sunshine in Worcester (MA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Worcester. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2625 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours.

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

Worcester enjoys an average of 2625 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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

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

Other climate information

June, Worcester’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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