Noordwijk aan Zee 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 Noordwijk aan Zee, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Noordwijk aan Zee. Expect long, bright days with 232 hours in May and darker periods with just 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1738 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Noordwijk aan Zee serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.
Noordwijk aan Zee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Noordwijk aan Zee enjoys an average of 1738 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Noordwijk aan Zee
October, Noordwijk aan Zee’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 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 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 Noordwijk aan Zee Precipitation page.
