Makkum Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Makkum, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 233 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Makkum. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Makkum vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Makkum

August, Makkum’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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