Brussels 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 Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Brussels, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1563 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Brussels serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Brussels enjoys an average of 1563 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, 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

August, Brussels’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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