Gorey Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gorey, Wexford County, Ireland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Gorey. Expect long, bright days with 213 hours in May and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gorey, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. February has the lowest percentage at 26%.

Gorey vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gorey enjoys an average of 1600 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Gorey

November, Gorey’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°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 Gorey Precipitation page.