Average Monthly Sunshine in Noordwijk aan Zee

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Noordwijk aan Zee receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Noordwijk aan Zee varies. It peaks at 232 hours in May and drops to 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.

Noordwijk aan Zee’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Noordwijk aan Zee enjoys an average of 1738 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

October, Noordwijk aan Zee’s wettest month, receives 100 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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.