UK Heatwave: New study reveals the UK cities getting the most sun
As we are in the middle of yet another UK heatwave, you may be thinking which UK city has the highest chance of getting the most sun.
As we are in the middle of yet another UK heatwave, you may be thinking which UK city has the highest chance of getting the most sun.


With this in mind, the team at Trtl Travel have ranked and revealed the sunniest cities in the UK, using data from Met Office UK Climate Averages.
The full study can be accessed here: https://uk.trtltravel.com/blogs/news/suntrap-cities-the-sunniest-hottest-places-in-the-uk-revealed
Known for its vibrant atmosphere and creative spirit, Bristol tops the list as the sunniest city in the UK, with an impressive 138.19 hours of sunshine per year.
Second on the list is Cardiff. With 131.08 hours of annual sunshine, Cardiff doesn’t just shine when it comes to weather — it also offers a bustling cultural scene.
The UK capital of London claims third place, with an average of 129.95 sunshine hours.
See how other cities rank below…
The UK’s sunniest cities
| City | Average number of monthly sunshine hours |
| Bristol | 138.19 |
| Cardiff | 131.08 |
| London | 129.95 |
| Birmingham | 125.11 |
| Sheffield | 123.76 |
| Nottingham | 121.03 |
| Leicester | 121.03 |
| Edinburgh | 120.76 |
| Leeds | 119.42 |
| Liverpool | 114.53 |
| Manchester | 105.46 |
| Glasgow | 102.83 |