Average Monthly Sunshine in Zaandijk

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Zaandijk, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 220 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 52 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zaandijk 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 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Zaandijk enjoys an average of 1653 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

August, Zaandijk’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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