Average Monthly Sunshine in Saalfeld

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Saalfeld 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 Saalfeld, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 225 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saalfeld, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours.

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

Saalfeld enjoys an average of 1680 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Saalfeld’s wettest month, receives 99 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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