Ballyvourney 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 Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ballyvourney, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 194 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 56 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1435 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ballyvourney, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 40% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Ballyvourney enjoys an average of 1435 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Ballyvourney’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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