Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse, Hessen, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse. Expect long, bright days with 237 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1726 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse enjoys an average of 1726 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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