Cadzand Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Cadzand, Zeeland, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Cadzand varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 236 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1910 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Cadzand, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Cadzand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cadzand enjoys an average of 1910 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Cadzand
December, Cadzand’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Cadzand Precipitation page.
