Boulogne-sur-Mer Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Boulogne-sur-Mer varies. It peaks at 218 hours in July and drops to 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Boulogne-sur-Mer, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 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.
Boulogne-sur-Mer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Boulogne-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 1687 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Boulogne-sur-Mer
December, Boulogne-sur-Mer’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer Precipitation page.
