Average Monthly Sunshine in Bunratty

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bunratty. 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bunratty. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bunratty enjoys an average of 1302 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, 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Bunratty’s wettest month, receives 89 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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