Xanten 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 Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Xanten varies. It peaks at 207 hours in June and drops to 39 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1511 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Xanten serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Xanten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Xanten enjoys an average of 1511 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 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 Xanten

August, Xanten’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 Xanten Precipitation page.