Average Monthly Sunshine in Besançon

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Besançon receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Besançon varies. It peaks at 260 hours in July and drops to 63 hours in January.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Besançon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours.

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

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

December, Besançon’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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