Herdecke 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 Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Herdecke varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 236 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Herdecke. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Herdecke vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Herdecke enjoys an average of 1701 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Herdecke

July, Herdecke’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°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 Herdecke Precipitation page.