Bessan 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 Bessan, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bessan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 340 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bessan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Bessan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bessan enjoys an average of 2680 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Bessan

October, Bessan’s wettest month, receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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