Average Monthly Sunshine in Schiphol

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Schiphol varies. It peaks at 233 hours in May and drops to 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Schiphol serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Schiphol enjoys an average of 1792 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

August, Schiphol’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 Schiphol Precipitation page.