Headford Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Headford, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Headford, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 157 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1114 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Headford, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.
Headford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Headford enjoys an average of 1114 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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Headford
December, Headford’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°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 Headford Precipitation page.
