Piaam Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Piaam, Friesland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Piaam. Expect long, bright days with 233 hours in May and darker periods with just 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Piaam 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%.

Piaam enjoys an average of 1795 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

August, Piaam’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 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 Piaam Precipitation page.