Oberhausen Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oberhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Oberhausen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 261 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1851 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oberhausen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Oberhausen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oberhausen enjoys an average of 1851 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Oberhausen

December, Oberhausen’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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.