Dürnstein Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dürnstein, Lower Austria, Austria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Dürnstein, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 252 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dürnstein. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 4148% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Dürnstein enjoys an average of 1843 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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.

June, Dürnstein’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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