Gelting Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gelting, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gelting varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 239 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gelting. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Gelting vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gelting enjoys an average of 1644 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Gelting

August, Gelting’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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