Average Monthly Sunshine in Utrecht

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Utrecht varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 218 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1720 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 1.8 hours.

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

Utrecht enjoys an average of 1720 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, Utrecht’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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