Passau 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 Passau, Bavaria, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Passau. Expect long, bright days with 230 hours in July and darker periods with just 41 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1693 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Passau, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 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.

Passau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Passau enjoys an average of 1693 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Passau

July, Passau’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Passau Precipitation page.