Average Monthly Sunshine in Petersberg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Petersberg 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 Petersberg, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 260 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Petersberg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

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

Petersberg enjoys an average of 1748 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Petersberg’s wettest month, receives 83 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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