Average Monthly Sunshine in Forchheim

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Forchheim. Expect long, bright days with 228 hours in July and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Forchheim, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

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

Forchheim enjoys an average of 1630 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, Forchheim’s wettest month, receives 86 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 Forchheim Precipitation page.