Nes Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Nes, Friesland, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Nes 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, Nes 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%.

Nes enjoys an average of 1795 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

October, Nes’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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