Ajaccio Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ajaccio, Corsica, Corsica. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ajaccio. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ajaccio serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.

Ajaccio vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ajaccio enjoys an average of 2785 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.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Ajaccio

November, Ajaccio’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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