Boussu-lez-Walcourt 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 Boussu-lez-Walcourt, Hainaut Province, Belgium. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Boussu-lez-Walcourt. Expect long, bright days with 203 hours in June and darker periods with just 37 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1535 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Boussu-lez-Walcourt. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Boussu-lez-Walcourt vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Boussu-lez-Walcourt enjoys an average of 1535 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Boussu-lez-Walcourt

December, Boussu-lez-Walcourt’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 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 Boussu-lez-Walcourt Precipitation page.