Rust Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rust, Burgenland, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Rust varies. It peaks at 273 hours in July and drops to 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2017 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rust serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Rust vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Rust enjoys an average of 2017 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Rust

July, Rust’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

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