Average Monthly Sunshine in Potsdam

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Potsdam 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 Potsdam, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 232 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1712 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Potsdam enjoys an average of 1712 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Potsdam’s wettest month, receives 84 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 Precipitation page.