Average Monthly Sunshine in Gilze-Rijen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gilze-Rijen 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 Gilze-Rijen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 209 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1677 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gilze-Rijen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Gilze-Rijen’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gilze-Rijen enjoys an average of 1677 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, 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.

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.

Other climate information

July, Gilze-Rijen’s wettest month, receives 86 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 Gilze-Rijen Precipitation page.