Altensteig 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 Altensteig, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Altensteig, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1816 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Altensteig serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.
Altensteig vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Altensteig enjoys an average of 1816 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Altensteig
May, Altensteig’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°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 Altensteig Precipitation page.
