Average Monthly Sunshine in Rotterdam

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 228 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rotterdam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

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

Rotterdam enjoys an average of 1748 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Rotterdam’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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