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

Seasonal sunshine in Münster varies. It peaks at 185 hours in May and drops to 3 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1308 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Münster enjoys an average of 1308 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Münster’s wettest month, receives 218 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°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.