Average Monthly Sunshine in Xanten

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Xanten, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 207 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 39 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1511 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Xanten. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Xanten enjoys an average of 1511 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Xanten’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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.