Rathgar Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rathgar, Dublin County, Ireland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Rathgar, 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, Rathgar 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%.
Rathgar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rathgar enjoys an average of 1432 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Rathgar
November, Rathgar’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 Rathgar Precipitation page.
