Average Monthly Sunshine in Schmalkalden

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Schmalkalden 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 Schmalkalden, 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Schmalkalden. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Schmalkalden enjoys an average of 1680 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Schmalkalden’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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