Ruhpolding Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ruhpolding, Bavaria, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Ruhpolding, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 223 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1707 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ruhpolding. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Ruhpolding vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ruhpolding enjoys an average of 1707 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Ruhpolding
June, Ruhpolding’s wettest month, receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ruhpolding Precipitation page.
