Lemmer 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 Lemmer, Friesland, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Lemmer varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 233 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lemmer serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Lemmer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lemmer enjoys an average of 1795 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Lemmer
August, Lemmer’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 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 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lemmer Precipitation page.
