Average Monthly Sunshine in Carrigaline

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Carrigaline varies. It peaks at 194 hours in May and drops to 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1435 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carrigaline. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Carrigaline 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

October, Carrigaline’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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