Grafenau Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Grafenau, Bavaria, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Grafenau, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 208 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 74 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1759 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Grafenau. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Grafenau enjoys an average of 1759 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Grafenau’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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