Average Monthly Sunshine in Essen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Essen, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 193 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1478 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Essen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Essen enjoys an average of 1478 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Essen’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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