Average Monthly Sunshine in Carrickfergus

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Carrickfergus varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 184 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1297 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Carrickfergus 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 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Carrickfergus enjoys an average of 1297 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, 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Carrickfergus’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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