Petershagen Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Petershagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Petershagen, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 216 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1568 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Petershagen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Petershagen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Petershagen enjoys an average of 1568 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Petershagen

July, Petershagen’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 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 Petershagen Precipitation page.