Average Monthly Sunshine in Zaandam

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Zaandam. Expect long, bright days with 220 hours in May and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Zaandam. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Zaandam enjoys an average of 1653 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 Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Zaandam’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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