Salem Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salem, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salem varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 229 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1632 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Salem serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Salem enjoys an average of 1632 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Salem’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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