Rüdesheim am Rhein Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hessen, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rüdesheim am Rhein, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 44 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rüdesheim am Rhein serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 17%.

Rüdesheim am Rhein enjoys an average of 1670 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

December, Rüdesheim am Rhein’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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