Average Monthly Sunshine in Genk

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Genk, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 211 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Genk, 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 1.8 hours per day.

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

Genk enjoys an average of 1702 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Genk’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°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 Genk Precipitation page.