Leopardstown Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Leopardstown, Dublin County, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Leopardstown, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 188 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1432 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Leopardstown 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.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.
Leopardstown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Leopardstown enjoys an average of 1432 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Leopardstown
November, Leopardstown’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Leopardstown Precipitation page.
