Average Monthly Sunshine in Koog aan de Zaan

Average Monthly Sunshine in Koog aan de Zaan

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Koog aan de Zaan, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Koog aan de Zaan, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Koog aan de Zaan serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Koog aan de Zaan’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Koog aan de Zaan 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

August, Koog aan de Zaan’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°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 Koog aan de Zaan Precipitation page.