Average Monthly Sunshine in De Cocksdorp

Average Monthly Sunshine in De Cocksdorp

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate De Cocksdorp. Expect long, bright days with 248 hours in May and darker periods with just 61 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1896 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In De Cocksdorp, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

De Cocksdorp’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

De Cocksdorp enjoys an average of 1896 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

October, De Cocksdorp’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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