Average Monthly Sunshine in Freiburg im Breisgau

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Freiburg im Breisgau varies. It peaks at 267 hours in July and drops to 59 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1878 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Freiburg im Breisgau’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Freiburg im Breisgau enjoys an average of 1878 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.

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

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Freiburg im Breisgau’s wettest month, receives 111 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°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 Precipitation page.