Mouscron 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 Mouscron, Hainaut Province, Belgium. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mouscron. Expect long, bright days with 213 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Mouscron vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mouscron enjoys an average of 1631 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Mouscron

December, Mouscron’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Mouscron Precipitation page.