Raeren Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Raeren, Liege Province, Belgium. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Raeren varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 195 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1530 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Raeren. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Raeren vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Raeren enjoys an average of 1530 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Raeren

December, Raeren’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 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 14°C (57°F).

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