Leerdam Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Leerdam, Zuid-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 Leerdam varies. It peaks at 218 hours in May and drops to 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1713 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Leerdam 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 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 41% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 18%.

Leerdam enjoys an average of 1713 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

July, Leerdam’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).

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