Salzhausen Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salzhausen, Lower-Saxony, Germany. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Salzhausen, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 221 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Salzhausen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Salzhausen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Salzhausen enjoys an average of 1572 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Salzhausen

July, Salzhausen’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°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 Salzhausen Precipitation page.