Average Monthly Sunshine in Bischofswerda

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bischofswerda. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1689 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bischofswerda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours.

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

Bischofswerda enjoys an average of 1689 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

July, Bischofswerda’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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