Average Monthly Sunshine in Geraardsbergen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Geraardsbergen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 44 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1484 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Geraardsbergen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Geraardsbergen enjoys an average of 1484 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Geraardsbergen’s wettest month, receives 74 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 Geraardsbergen Precipitation page.