Average Monthly Sunshine in Amsterdam

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1670 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Amsterdam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.

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

Amsterdam enjoys an average of 1670 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Amsterdam’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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