Average Monthly Sunshine in Kaiserslautern

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern. 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 1735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kaiserslautern, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours.

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

Kaiserslautern enjoys an average of 1735 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

May, Kaiserslautern’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°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 Kaiserslautern Precipitation page.