Annecy-le-Vieux Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Annecy-le-Vieux, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Annecy-le-Vieux 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Annecy-le-Vieux. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Annecy-le-Vieux vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Annecy-le-Vieux 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.

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

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Annecy-le-Vieux

May, Annecy-le-Vieux’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 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-le-Vieux Precipitation page.