Graiguenamanagh 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 Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny County, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Graiguenamanagh, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 213 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Graiguenamanagh serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Graiguenamanagh enjoys an average of 1600 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

October, Graiguenamanagh’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Graiguenamanagh Precipitation page.