Sint-Genesius-Rode 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 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Sint-Genesius-Rode varies. It peaks at 189 hours in May and drops to 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1484 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sint-Genesius-Rode. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Sint-Genesius-Rode vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sint-Genesius-Rode enjoys an average of 1484 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.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Sint-Genesius-Rode
December, Sint-Genesius-Rode’s wettest month, receives 78 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 Sint-Genesius-Rode Precipitation page.
