Average Monthly Sunshine in Oberhausen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen. Expect long, bright days with 237 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Oberhausen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Oberhausen enjoys an average of 1735 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Oberhausen’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oberhausen Precipitation page.