Average Monthly Sunshine in Braunschweig

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Braunschweig varies. It peaks at 216 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1568 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Braunschweig serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Braunschweig enjoys an average of 1568 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Braunschweig’s wettest month, receives 82 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 Braunschweig Precipitation page.