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Average Monthly Sunshine in Recklinghausen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Recklinghausen 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 Recklinghausen. Expect long, bright days with 236 hours in May and darker periods with just 40 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Recklinghausen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Recklinghausen enjoys an average of 1703 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

December, Recklinghausen’s wettest month, receives 89 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°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 Recklinghausen Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Recklinghausen?

Wed   Dec 25
9°C | 5°C
SW 3 m/s
0.8 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 7°C
NE 1 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 5°C
SE 1 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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