Average Monthly Sunshine in West-Terschelling

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that West-Terschelling receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate West-Terschelling. Expect long, bright days with 233 hours in May and darker periods with just 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1793 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours.

West-Terschelling’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

West-Terschelling enjoys an average of 1793 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 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.

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

Other climate information

October, West-Terschelling’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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