Besse-sur-Issole Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Besse-sur-Issole, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Besse-sur-Issole varies. It peaks at 364 hours in July and drops to 135 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2863 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Besse-sur-Issole. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Besse-sur-Issole enjoys an average of 2863 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.

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.

November, Besse-sur-Issole’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 31°C (88°F).

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