Average Monthly Sunshine in Louisburgh

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Louisburgh varies. It peaks at 193 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1309 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Louisburgh, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Louisburgh enjoys an average of 1309 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

December, Louisburgh’s wettest month, receives 130 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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