Average Monthly Sunshine in Monschau

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Monschau varies. It peaks at 195 hours in May and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1530 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Monschau serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Monschau enjoys an average of 1530 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Monschau’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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