Brétigny-sur-Orge Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Brétigny-sur-Orge, Ile de France, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Brétigny-sur-Orge, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 224 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Brétigny-sur-Orge serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Brétigny-sur-Orge vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Brétigny-sur-Orge enjoys an average of 1725 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Brétigny-sur-Orge
December, Brétigny-sur-Orge’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Brétigny-sur-Orge Precipitation page.
