Greven Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Greven. Expect long, bright days with 217 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Greven. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Greven vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Greven 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Greven

August, Greven’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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