Average Monthly Sunshine in Haarlem

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Haarlem varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 218 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1656 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Haarlem, 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 1.8 hours per day.

Haarlem’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Haarlem enjoys an average of 1656 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Haarlem’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 13°C.

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