Average Monthly Sunshine in Purmerend

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Purmerend. Expect long, bright days with 220 hours in May and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Purmerend, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Purmerend’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Purmerend enjoys an average of 1653 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

August, Purmerend’s wettest month, receives 89 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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