Average Monthly Sunshine in Glenflesk
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Glenflesk, Kerry, Ireland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Glenflesk. Expect long, bright days with 194 hours in May and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1435 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Glenflesk. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Glenflesk’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Glenflesk 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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
December, Glenflesk’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 17°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Glenflesk Precipitation page.
