Average Monthly Sunshine in Zierikzee

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Zierikzee 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 Zierikzee, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 236 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1910 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Zierikzee. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Zierikzee enjoys an average of 1910 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Zierikzee’s wettest month, receives 84 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°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 Zierikzee Precipitation page.