Annecy Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Annecy, Rhône-Alps, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Annecy varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 67 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2063 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Annecy vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Annecy enjoys an average of 2063 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Annecy

May, Annecy’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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