Average Monthly Sunshine in Béthune

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Béthune varies. It peaks at 213 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1620 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Béthune enjoys an average of 1620 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, dark winter and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Béthune’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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