Average Monthly Sunshine in Riesa

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Riesa. Expect long, bright days with 225 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1689 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Riesa. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Riesa enjoys an average of 1689 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.

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

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, Riesa’s wettest month, receives 82 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 Riesa Precipitation page.