Average Monthly Sunshine in Westerland

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Westerland 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 Westerland. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in June and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1717 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Westerland, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours.

Westerland’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Westerland enjoys an average of 1717 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Westerland’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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