Sint Maartenszee 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 Sint Maartenszee, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Sint Maartenszee 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 Sint Maartenszee, 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%.
Sint Maartenszee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sint Maartenszee enjoys an average of 1583 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.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Sint Maartenszee
October, Sint Maartenszee’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 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 Sint Maartenszee Precipitation page.
