Average Monthly Sunshine in Mannheim

Average Monthly Sunshine in Mannheim

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 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mannheim varies. It peaks at 237 hours in July and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1726 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Mannheim, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

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

Mannheim enjoys an average of 1726 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

December, Mannheim’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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