Tallaght Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tallaght, Dublin County, Ireland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Tallaght, 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
In Tallaght, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours 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%.
Tallaght vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tallaght enjoys an average of 1432 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Tallaght
November, Tallaght’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 Tallaght Precipitation page.
