Antrim Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Antrim, Antrim County, United Kingdom. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Antrim. Expect long, bright days with 184 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Antrim vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Antrim

August, Antrim’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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.