Average Monthly Sunshine in Zuidlaren

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Zuidlaren 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 Zuidlaren. Expect long, bright days with 219 hours in May and darker periods with just 59 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1702 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Zuidlaren, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

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

Zuidlaren enjoys an average of 1702 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.

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

July, Zuidlaren’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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