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 211 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 55 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 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 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Mechelen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Mechelen 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.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Other climate information
December, Mechelen’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°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 Mechelen Precipitation page.