Average Monthly Sunshine in Herselt

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Herselt varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 205 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1563 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Herselt. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Herselt enjoys an average of 1563 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

December, Herselt’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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