Waidhofen an der Thaya Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Waidhofen an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Waidhofen an der Thaya. Expect long, bright days with 219 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1612 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Waidhofen an der Thaya. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Waidhofen an der Thaya vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Waidhofen an der Thaya enjoys an average of 1612 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Waidhofen an der Thaya
July, Waidhofen an der Thaya’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Waidhofen an der Thaya Precipitation page.
