Bessenay Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bessenay, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bessenay. Expect long, bright days with 285 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bessenay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 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%.

Bessenay enjoys an average of 2003 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

November, Bessenay’s wettest month, receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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