Average Monthly Sunshine in Katwoude

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Katwoude, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Katwoude varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 220 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Katwoude. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Katwoude 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

August, Katwoude’s wettest month, receives 83 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Katwoude Precipitation page.