Average Monthly Sunshine in Datteln

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Datteln receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Datteln. Expect long, bright days with 236 hours in May and darker periods with just 40 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1703 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Datteln’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Datteln 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Datteln’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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