Leinfelden-Echterdingen Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leinfelden-Echterdingen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1816 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Leinfelden-Echterdingen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen enjoys an average of 1816 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

May, Leinfelden-Echterdingen’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Precipitation page.