Helmstedt 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 Helmstedt, Lower-Saxony, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Helmstedt. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in June and darker periods with just 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1679 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Helmstedt. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Helmstedt vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Helmstedt enjoys an average of 1679 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Helmstedt

July, Helmstedt’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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