Average Monthly Sunshine in Nuremberg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nuremberg receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nuremberg varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1710 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Nuremberg enjoys an average of 1710 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, dark winter and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

July, Nuremberg’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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