Metz Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Metz, Lorraine, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Metz varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 231 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 46 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1684 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Metz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Metz enjoys an average of 1684 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, Metz’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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.