Average Monthly Sunshine in Arcachon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Arcachon 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 Arcachon. Expect long, bright days with 249 hours in July and darker periods with just 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2045 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arcachon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours.

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

Arcachon enjoys an average of 2045 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

November, Arcachon’s wettest month, receives 56 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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