Olbernhau Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Olbernhau, Saxony, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Olbernhau varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 225 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1673 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Olbernhau serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Olbernhau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Olbernhau enjoys an average of 1673 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Olbernhau

July, Olbernhau’s wettest month, receives 107 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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