Zwickau Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Zwickau, Saxony, Germany. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Zwickau varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 196 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1427 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Zwickau, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per day.

Zwickau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zwickau enjoys an average of 1427 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Zwickau

July, Zwickau’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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