Paesens Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paesens, Friesland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Paesens, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 233 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Paesens 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%.
Paesens vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Paesens enjoys an average of 1795 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Paesens
August, Paesens’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Paesens Precipitation page.
