Average Monthly Sunshine in Caen

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Caen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 215 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1699 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Caen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Caen enjoys an average of 1699 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Caen’s wettest month, receives 61 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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