Kinvara Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kinvara, Galway County, Ireland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kinvara varies. It peaks at 182 hours in May and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1302 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kinvara, 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.

Kinvara vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kinvara enjoys an average of 1302 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Kinvara

December, Kinvara’s wettest month, receives 93 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 14°C (57°F).

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