Bitterfeld 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 Bitterfeld, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bitterfeld. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in July and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1745 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bitterfeld. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Bitterfeld vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bitterfeld enjoys an average of 1745 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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.

Related Climate Data for Bitterfeld

July, Bitterfeld’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°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 Bitterfeld Precipitation page.