Average Monthly Sunshine in Herscheid

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Herscheid receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Herscheid, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 236 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 40 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Herscheid 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Herscheid’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°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 Herscheid Precipitation page.