Average Monthly Sunshine in Bayreuth

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bayreuth varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bayreuth. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Bayreuth enjoys an average of 1630 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, Bayreuth’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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