Average Monthly Sunshine in Alpe-d'Huez

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Alpe-d'Huez 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 Alpe-d'Huez. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in July and darker periods with just 73 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2067 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Alpe-d'Huez, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours.

Alpe-d'Huez’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Alpe-d'Huez enjoys an average of 2067 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.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

May, Alpe-d'Huez’s wettest month, receives 118 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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