Herten 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 Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Herten, 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

In Herten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Herten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Herten 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Herten

December, Herten’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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