Wilster Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wilster, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Wilster varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 221 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1572 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wilster. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Wilster vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wilster enjoys an average of 1572 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Wilster

July, Wilster’s wettest month, receives 93 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 Wilster Precipitation page.