Average Monthly Sunshine in Antrim

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Antrim varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 184 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1297 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Antrim serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Antrim enjoys an average of 1297 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

August, Antrim’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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