Merkem 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 Merkem, West-Flanders, Belgium. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Merkem. Expect long, bright days with 232 hours in July and darker periods with just 48 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1743 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Merkem, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Merkem vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Merkem enjoys an average of 1743 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Merkem

August, Merkem’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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