Opoeteren Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Opoeteren, Limburg, Belgium. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Opoeteren varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 208 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Opoeteren, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Opoeteren vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Opoeteren enjoys an average of 1582 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Opoeteren

December, Opoeteren’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Opoeteren Precipitation page.