Steinfurt Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Steinfurt varies. It peaks at 217 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1694 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Steinfurt serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Steinfurt vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Steinfurt enjoys an average of 1694 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Steinfurt

August, Steinfurt’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 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 Steinfurt Precipitation page.