Wijk bij Duurstede Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht Province, Netherlands. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Wijk bij Duurstede. Expect long, bright days with 218 hours in May and darker periods with just 53 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1713 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Wijk bij Duurstede serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.3 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 41% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 18%.
Wijk bij Duurstede vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Wijk bij Duurstede enjoys an average of 1713 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Wijk bij Duurstede
July, Wijk bij Duurstede’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Wijk bij Duurstede Precipitation page.
