Leichlingen Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Leichlingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leichlingen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 209 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1604 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Leichlingen. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Leichlingen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Leichlingen enjoys an average of 1604 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Leichlingen

December, Leichlingen’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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