Strokestown 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 Strokestown, Roscommon County, Ireland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Strokestown, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 157 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Strokestown serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Strokestown enjoys an average of 1114 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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Strokestown’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Strokestown Precipitation page.