Average Monthly Sunshine in Karlsruhe

Average Monthly Sunshine in Karlsruhe

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Karlsruhe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 261 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1851 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Karlsruhe serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Karlsruhe enjoys an average of 1851 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, 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.

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, Karlsruhe’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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