Altenfeld Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Altenfeld, Thuringia, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Altenfeld varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 225 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1662 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Altenfeld, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

Altenfeld enjoys an average of 1662 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Altenfeld’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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