Westerland Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Westerland can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Westerland can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Westerland is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1009 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives high rainfall, averaging 116 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 46 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 91%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Westerland in Germany
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 116 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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