Average Monthly Sunshine in Schönheide

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Schönheide receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Schönheide. Expect long, bright days with 196 hours in July and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Schönheide enjoys an average of 1427 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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.