Average Monthly Sunshine in Gernsheim

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gernsheim varies. It peaks at 237 hours in July and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gernsheim, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours.

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

Gernsheim enjoys an average of 1735 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Gernsheim’s wettest month, receives 65 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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