Schönheide Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schönheide, Saxony, Germany. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Schönheide varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 196 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1427 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Schönheide, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per day.

Schönheide vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schönheide enjoys an average of 1427 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Schönheide

July, Schönheide’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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