Average Monthly Sunshine in Clonakilty

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Clonakilty varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 194 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 56 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1435 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Clonakilty serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Clonakilty enjoys an average of 1435 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

December, Clonakilty’s wettest month, receives 89 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°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 Clonakilty Precipitation page.