Average Monthly Sunshine in Vienna

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Vienna varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 263 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1917 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Vienna, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

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

Vienna enjoys an average of 1917 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

July, Vienna’s wettest month, receives 83 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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