Würzburg 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 Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Würzburg varies. It peaks at 228 hours in July and drops to 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1630 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Würzburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Würzburg enjoys an average of 1630 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, 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Würzburg’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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