Buinen Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Buinen, Drenthe, Netherlands. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Buinen. Expect long, bright days with 201 hours in May and darker periods with just 31 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1418 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Buinen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 39% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Buinen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Buinen enjoys an average of 1418 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Buinen

July, Buinen’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 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 15°C (59°F).

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