Gort Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gort, Galway County, Ireland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gort varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 182 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1302 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gort, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.1 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

Gort vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gort enjoys an average of 1302 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Gort

December, Gort’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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