Average Monthly Sunshine in Bensheim

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bensheim, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 237 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bensheim serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Bensheim enjoys an average of 1735 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

December, Bensheim’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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