Average Monthly Sunshine in Heerhugowaard

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 224 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 38 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Heerhugowaard, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

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

Heerhugowaard enjoys an average of 1583 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Heerhugowaard’s wettest month, receives 92 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 Heerhugowaard Precipitation page.