Stillorgan Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Stillorgan, Dublin County, Ireland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Stillorgan. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in May and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1432 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Stillorgan. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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%.
Stillorgan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Stillorgan enjoys an average of 1432 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.
Related Climate Data for Stillorgan
November, Stillorgan’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 Stillorgan Precipitation page.
