Schipluiden Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schipluiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Schipluiden, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 228 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1748 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Schipluiden 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%.

Schipluiden vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schipluiden enjoys an average of 1748 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Schipluiden

August, Schipluiden’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Schipluiden Precipitation page.