Average Monthly Sunshine in Scarriff

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Scarriff, Clare, Ireland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Scarriff. Expect long, bright days with 182 hours in May and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1302 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Scarriff 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 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Scarriff enjoys an average of 1302 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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, Scarriff’s wettest month, receives 94 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 Scarriff Precipitation page.