Average Monthly Sunshine in Argelès-sur-Mer

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Argelès-sur-Mer 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 Argelès-sur-Mer. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in July and darker periods with just 132 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Argelès-sur-Mer. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Argelès-sur-Mer’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Argelès-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 2300 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Argelès-sur-Mer’s wettest month, receives 27 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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