Castlepollard Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Castlepollard, Westmeath, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Castlepollard varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1432 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Castlepollard serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Castlepollard enjoys an average of 1432 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

August, Castlepollard’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Castlepollard Precipitation page.