Average Monthly Sunshine in Howth

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Howth receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Howth varies. It peaks at 188 hours in May and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1432 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Howth serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Howth’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Howth enjoys an average of 1432 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Other climate information

November, Howth’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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