Average Monthly Sunshine in Köthen

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Köthen, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Köthen varies. It peaks at 232 hours in June and drops to 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Köthen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Köthen enjoys an average of 1687 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Köthen’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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