Average Monthly Sunshine in Strasbourg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Strasbourg receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Strasbourg varies. It peaks at 229 hours in July and drops to 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1695 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Strasbourg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Strasbourg enjoys an average of 1695 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Strasbourg’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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