Hoek van Holland Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hoek van Holland, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Hoek van Holland varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 228 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hoek van Holland. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 43% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.
Hoek van Holland vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hoek van Holland enjoys an average of 1748 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Hoek van Holland
October, Hoek van Holland’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hoek van Holland Precipitation page.
