Schoorldam Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schoorldam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Schoorldam varies. It peaks at 224 hours in May and drops to 38 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1583 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Schoorldam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 16%.

Schoorldam vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Schoorldam enjoys an average of 1583 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Schoorldam

October, Schoorldam’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Schoorldam Precipitation page.