Arles 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 Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Arles, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 342 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 137 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2695 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arles, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 77% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Arles vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Arles enjoys an average of 2695 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, 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.

Related Climate Data for Arles

November, Arles’s wettest month, receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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