Average Monthly Sunshine in Valkenburg

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Valkenburg varies. It peaks at 232 hours in May and drops to 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1738 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Valkenburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Valkenburg enjoys an average of 1738 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Valkenburg’s wettest month, receives 96 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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