Cong 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 Cong, Galway County, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Cong, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 157 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Cong, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Cong enjoys an average of 1114 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

December, Cong’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Cong Precipitation page.