Ballybunion 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 Ballybunion, Kerry, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ballybunion. Expect long, bright days with 182 hours in May and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1302 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ballybunion 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 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Ballybunion enjoys an average of 1302 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Ballybunion’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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