Average Monthly Sunshine in De Rijp

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting De Rijp, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In De Rijp, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

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

De Rijp enjoys an average of 1653 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Other climate information

August, De Rijp’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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