Average Monthly Sunshine in Germantown (MD)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Germantown, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Germantown serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Germantown enjoys an average of 2520 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

October, Germantown’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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