Bad Kreuznach Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bad Kreuznach varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 44 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bad Kreuznach. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Bad Kreuznach enjoys an average of 1670 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

December, Bad Kreuznach’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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