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Average Monthly Sunshine in Roscommon

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (53 KM, 32 Miles).

Seasonal sunshine in Roscommon varies. It peaks at 157 hours in May and drops to 35 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (53 KM, 32 Miles).

In Roscommon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

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

Roscommon enjoys an average of 1114 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Roscommon’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°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 Roscommon Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Roscommon?

Wednesday
19 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
10°C
1.2 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
12°C
7.9 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
10°C
5.9 mm

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