Average Monthly Sunshine in Bottrop

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bottrop. Expect long, bright days with 209 hours in July and darker periods with just 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1599 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bottrop, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours.

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

Bottrop enjoys an average of 1599 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Bottrop’s wettest month, receives 88 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 Bottrop Precipitation page.