Average Monthly Sunshine in Buncrana

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Buncrana varies. It peaks at 203 hours in May and drops to 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1342 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Buncrana. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Buncrana enjoys an average of 1342 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Buncrana’s wettest month, receives 105 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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