Average Monthly Sunshine in Castrop-Rauxel
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Castrop-Rauxel receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Castrop-Rauxel varies. It peaks at 236 hours in May and drops to 40 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Castrop-Rauxel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Castrop-Rauxel’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Castrop-Rauxel enjoys an average of 1703 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Other climate information
July, Castrop-Rauxel’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Castrop-Rauxel Precipitation page.
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