Schortens Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schortens, Lower-Saxony, 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 Schortens, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 218 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1615 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Schortens, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Schortens vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schortens enjoys an average of 1615 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Schortens

July, Schortens’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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