Shannon Climate by Month
Temperatures in Shannon experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Shannon, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shannon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1127 mm of rainfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Shannon enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 111 mm of precipitation, while in May, Shannon receives about 83 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Shannon can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Shannon.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Shannon in Ireland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 111 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.
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