Average Monthly Sunshine in Bergen aan Zee

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bergen aan Zee varies. It peaks at 224 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bergen aan Zee. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Bergen aan Zee’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bergen aan Zee enjoys an average of 1583 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Bergen aan Zee’s wettest month, receives 102 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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