Average Monthly Sunshine in Drogheda

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Drogheda 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, Drogheda 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.

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

Drogheda enjoys an average of 1432 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

November, Drogheda’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month March 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 Drogheda Precipitation page.