Average Monthly Sunshine in Ypres

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ypres, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 213 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ypres serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ypres enjoys an average of 1631 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

Other climate information

August, Ypres’s wettest month, receives 75 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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