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Average Monthly Sunshine in Giesen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Giesen. Expect long, bright days with 216 hours in May and darker periods with just 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1568 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


In Giesen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

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

Giesen enjoys an average of 1568 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Giesen’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Giesen Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Giesen?

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | 2°C
W 7 m/s
4.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | 1°C
SW 4 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 5°C
SW 3 m/s
1.6 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

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