Grijpskerke Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Grijpskerke, Zeeland, Netherlands. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Grijpskerke, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 236 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1910 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Grijpskerke. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Grijpskerke vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Grijpskerke enjoys an average of 1910 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.
Related Climate Data for Grijpskerke
December, Grijpskerke’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Grijpskerke Precipitation page.
