Cahir 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 Cahir, Tipperary County, 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 Cahir. 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 Cahir. 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.

Cahir vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cahir enjoys an average of 1302 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Cahir

October, Cahir’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°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 Cahir Precipitation page.