Average Monthly Sunshine in Thierstein

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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thierstein. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Thierstein enjoys an average of 1427 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

July, Thierstein’s wettest month, receives 95 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 Thierstein Precipitation page.