Waldkirch 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 Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Waldkirch varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 59 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1892 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Waldkirch, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Waldkirch vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Waldkirch enjoys an average of 1892 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Waldkirch

May, Waldkirch’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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