Average Monthly Sunshine in Merelbeke

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Merelbeke varies. It peaks at 210 hours in July and drops to 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1627 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Merelbeke. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Merelbeke enjoys an average of 1627 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Merelbeke’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 Merelbeke Precipitation page.