Average Monthly Sunshine in Zwolle

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Zwolle varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 33 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1373 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zwolle serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Zwolle enjoys an average of 1373 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

July, Zwolle’s wettest month, receives 92 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°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 Zwolle Precipitation page.