Average Monthly Sunshine in Münster

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Münster varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 236 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Münster. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Münster enjoys an average of 1703 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Münster’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Münster Precipitation page.