Average Monthly Sunshine in Belmullet

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Belmullet, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1309 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Belmullet, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Belmullet enjoys an average of 1309 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

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

November, Belmullet’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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