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Average Monthly Sunshine in Kassel

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Kassel varies. It peaks at 196 hours in July and drops to 31 hours in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kassel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Kassel’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Kassel?

Wed   Dec 25
6°C | 4°C
S 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 5°C
SW 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
7°C | 5°C
SE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

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