Linz Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Linz, Upper Austria, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Linz, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 239 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1727 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Linz, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 18%.

Linz enjoys an average of 1727 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Linz’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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