Sint-Gillis-Waas 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 Sint-Gillis-Waas, East-Flanders, Belgium. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Sint-Gillis-Waas varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 220 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 49 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1720 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sint-Gillis-Waas. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Sint-Gillis-Waas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sint-Gillis-Waas enjoys an average of 1720 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Sint-Gillis-Waas
July, Sint-Gillis-Waas’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sint-Gillis-Waas Precipitation page.
