Hoorn 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 Hoorn, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hoorn, 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hoorn. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Hoorn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hoorn enjoys an average of 1583 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, 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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Hoorn

August, Hoorn’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Hoorn Precipitation page.