Leipzig Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Leipzig varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 231 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1745 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Leipzig, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Leipzig vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Leipzig enjoys an average of 1745 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Leipzig

July, Leipzig’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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