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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Münster. Expect long, bright days with 219 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 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 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Münster enjoys an average of 1580 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, 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.

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

Other climate information

July, Münster’s wettest month, receives 211 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -5°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.