Average Monthly Sunshine in Katwijk

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Katwijk 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 Katwijk, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 232 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1738 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Katwijk enjoys an average of 1738 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

October, Katwijk’s wettest month, receives 97 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 Katwijk Precipitation page.