Average Monthly Sunshine in Axel

Average Monthly Sunshine in Axel

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Axel, Zeeland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Axel varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 210 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1627 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Axel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Axel enjoys an average of 1627 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

July, Axel’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Axel Precipitation page.