Ilfeld Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ilfeld, Thuringia, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ilfeld varies. It peaks at 225 hours in July and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1662 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Ilfeld vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ilfeld enjoys an average of 1662 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Ilfeld

July, Ilfeld’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 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 Ilfeld Precipitation page.