Average Monthly Sunshine in Bourg-Saint-Maurice

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Expect long, bright days with 275 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bourg-Saint-Maurice, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bourg-Saint-Maurice enjoys an average of 2002 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Bourg-Saint-Maurice’s wettest month, receives 119 mm of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -3°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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