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Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Essen

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Essen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.


  • On average, May is the sunniest month with 193 hours of sunshine.
  • December has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 40 hours.
  • On average, the total annual amount of sun is 1478 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Essen?

Sun   Nov 24
15°C | 7°C
S 22 km/h
4.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Mon   Nov 25
15°C | 7°C
S 25 km/h
9.5 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Tue   Nov 26
9°C | 6°C
SW 14 km/h
1.5 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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