Average Monthly Sunshine in Dublin (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dublin. Expect long, bright days with 324 hours in May and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Dublin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.

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

Dublin enjoys an average of 3072 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Dublin’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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