Average Monthly Sunshine in Annecy

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Annecy varies. It peaks at 275 hours in July and drops to 67 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2061 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Annecy, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours.

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

Annecy enjoys an average of 2061 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

May, Annecy’s wettest month, receives 145 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month September 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 Annecy Precipitation page.