Average Monthly Sunshine in Friedrichsthal

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Friedrichsthal, Saarland, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Friedrichsthal, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 224 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Friedrichsthal. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Friedrichsthal enjoys an average of 1583 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, 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.

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.

Other climate information

December, Friedrichsthal’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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