Average Monthly Sunshine in Metz

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Metz. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in July and darker periods with just 46 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1684 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Metz, 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 1.5 hours per day.

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

Metz enjoys an average of 1684 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Metz’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°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 Metz Precipitation page.