Average Monthly Sunshine in Beilen

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Beilen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 201 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 31 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1418 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Beilen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per day.

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

Beilen enjoys an average of 1418 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

July, Beilen’s wettest month, receives 93 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 Beilen Precipitation page.