Average Monthly Sunshine in Enschede

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Enschede varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Enschede, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

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

Enschede enjoys an average of 1694 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, 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.

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

Other climate information

July, Enschede’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Enschede Precipitation page.