Dublin (OH) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dublin, Ohio, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Dublin varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 260 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 84 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2178 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dublin. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 29%.
Dublin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dublin enjoys an average of 2178 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.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Dublin
June, Dublin’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
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.
