Garmisch-Partenkirchen Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 85 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1952 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 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Garmisch-Partenkirchen enjoys an average of 1952 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Garmisch-Partenkirchen
June, Garmisch-Partenkirchen’s wettest month, receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Garmisch-Partenkirchen Precipitation page.
