Average Monthly Sunshine in Capelle aan den IJssel

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Capelle aan den IJssel varies. It peaks at 228 hours in May and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Capelle aan den IJssel, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Capelle aan den IJssel’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Capelle aan den IJssel enjoys an average of 1748 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Capelle aan den IJssel’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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