Handewitt Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Handewitt, 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 Handewitt varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 266 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 27 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1765 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Handewitt. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Handewitt vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Handewitt enjoys an average of 1765 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, Belgium, 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Handewitt

August, Handewitt’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 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 13°C (55°F).

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