Birkenfeld Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Birkenfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Birkenfeld varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 261 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1851 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Birkenfeld. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Birkenfeld vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Birkenfeld enjoys an average of 1851 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Birkenfeld

May, Birkenfeld’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 Birkenfeld Precipitation page.