Broek in Waterland Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Broek in Waterland, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Broek in Waterland varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 220 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Broek in Waterland vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Broek in Waterland enjoys an average of 1653 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Broek in Waterland
August, Broek in Waterland’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Broek in Waterland Precipitation page.
