Average Monthly Sunshine in Nijmegen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen. Expect long, bright days with 196 hours in May and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1444 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Nijmegen 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 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Nijmegen enjoys an average of 1444 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

July, Nijmegen’s wettest month, receives 85 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 Nijmegen Precipitation page.