Average Monthly Sunshine in Heiligenstadt

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Heiligenstadt varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Heiligenstadt serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Heiligenstadt enjoys an average of 1630 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Heiligenstadt’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°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 Heiligenstadt Precipitation page.