Average Monthly Sunshine in Portmagee

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Portmagee varies. It peaks at 180 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1268 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Portmagee, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.0 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.

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

Portmagee enjoys an average of 1268 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Portmagee’s wettest month, receives 118 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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