Esslingen 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 Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Esslingen varies. It peaks at 235 hours in July and drops to 61 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1816 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Esslingen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.
Esslingen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Esslingen enjoys an average of 1816 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Esslingen
May, Esslingen’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 Esslingen Precipitation page.
