Bruges 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 Bruges, West-Flanders, Belgium. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bruges varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 222 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1715 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bruges serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Bruges vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bruges enjoys an average of 1715 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Bruges

December, Bruges’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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