Ochtrup 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 Ochtrup, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Ochtrup varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ochtrup. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Ochtrup vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ochtrup enjoys an average of 1694 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Ochtrup
July, Ochtrup’s wettest month, receives 87 mm (3.4 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 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 Ochtrup Precipitation page.
