Diekirch Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Diekirch, Diekirch, Luxembourg. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Diekirch, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 259 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1796 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Diekirch. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Diekirch vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Diekirch enjoys an average of 1796 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.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Diekirch
December, Diekirch’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Diekirch Precipitation page.
