Den Hoorn 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 Den Hoorn, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Den Hoorn. 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 Den Hoorn, 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Den Hoorn 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.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

October, Den Hoorn’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 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 11°C (52°F).

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