Bochum Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bochum varies. It peaks at 236 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bochum serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Bochum vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bochum enjoys an average of 1701 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Bochum

December, Bochum’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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