Oostvoorne 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 Oostvoorne, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Oostvoorne. Expect long, bright days with 228 hours in May and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oostvoorne serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 43% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Oostvoorne enjoys an average of 1748 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.

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.

October, Oostvoorne’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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