Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt 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 Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt, Upper Austria, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 239 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1727 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 18%.

Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt enjoys an average of 1727 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

July, Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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