Ilpendam Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ilpendam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Ilpendam varies. It peaks at 220 hours in May and drops to 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ilpendam, 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 1.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Ilpendam vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ilpendam enjoys an average of 1653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Ilpendam

August, Ilpendam’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 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 Ilpendam Precipitation page.