Average Monthly Sunshine in Elmshorn

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn. Expect long, bright days with 221 hours in May and darker periods with just 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1584 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Elmshorn, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.4 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

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

Elmshorn enjoys an average of 1584 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

July, Elmshorn’s wettest month, receives 92 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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