Callantsoog Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Callantsoog, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Callantsoog, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 224 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Callantsoog, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Callantsoog vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Callantsoog enjoys an average of 1583 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Callantsoog
October, Callantsoog’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Callantsoog Precipitation page.
