Westerland 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 Westerland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Westerland varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1717 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Westerland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Westerland vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Westerland enjoys an average of 1717 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Westerland
October, Westerland’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
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.
