Average Monthly Sunshine in Weimar

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Weimar varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 225 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1662 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Weimar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Weimar enjoys an average of 1662 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Weimar’s wettest month, receives 75 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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