Average Monthly Sunshine in Killarney

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Killarney varies. It peaks at 180 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1268 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Killarney serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Killarney enjoys an average of 1268 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

December, Killarney’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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