Average Monthly Sunshine in Mechelen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mechelen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 205 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1563 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mechelen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Mechelen enjoys an average of 1563 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

August, Mechelen’s wettest month, receives 77 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 Mechelen Precipitation page.