Average Monthly Sunshine in Lurgan
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lurgan receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Lurgan varies. It peaks at 184 hours in May and drops to 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1297 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lurgan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Lurgan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Lurgan enjoys an average of 1297 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
August, Lurgan’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lurgan Precipitation page.