Scheveningen 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 Scheveningen, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Scheveningen, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 232 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1738 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Scheveningen. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Scheveningen enjoys an average of 1738 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

October, Scheveningen’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 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 13°C (55°F).

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