Average Monthly Sunshine in Esch-sur-Alzette

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Esch-sur-Alzette varies. It peaks at 259 hours in July and drops to 40 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1796 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Esch-sur-Alzette, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Esch-sur-Alzette’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Esch-sur-Alzette enjoys an average of 1796 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, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Esch-sur-Alzette’s wettest month, receives 69 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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