Voorburg 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 Voorburg, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Voorburg, 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Voorburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
Voorburg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Voorburg enjoys an average of 1738 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Voorburg
August, Voorburg’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°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 Voorburg Precipitation page.
