Average Monthly Sunshine in Mainz
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mainz receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Mainz, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 44 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mainz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Mainz’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Mainz enjoys an average of 1670 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
July, Mainz’s wettest month, receives 70 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 Mainz Precipitation page.
