Westerland Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Westerland can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 2°C (36°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Westerland is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1009 mm (40 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives high rainfall, averaging 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 46 mm (1.8 in) over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Westerland Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Westerland. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 91%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year