Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine varies. It peaks at 267 hours in July and drops to 47 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine enjoys an average of 1883 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine’s wettest month, receives 136 mm (5.4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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