Oost Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oost, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Oost, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 248 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1896 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Oost, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Oost vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oost enjoys an average of 1896 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Oost

October, Oost’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 Oost Precipitation page.