Average Monthly Sunshine in Youghal

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Youghal varies. It peaks at 194 hours in May and drops to 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1435 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Youghal enjoys an average of 1435 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Youghal’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Youghal Precipitation page.