Average Monthly Sunshine in Dordrecht
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dordrecht receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dordrecht. Expect long, bright days with 228 hours in May and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1722 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Dordrecht’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Dordrecht enjoys an average of 1722 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Other climate information
July, Dordrecht’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Dordrecht Precipitation page.
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