Average Monthly Sunshine in Munster

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Munster varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 221 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1584 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Munster serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Munster enjoys an average of 1584 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Munster’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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