Carrières-sous-Poissy Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carrières-sous-Poissy, Ile de France, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Carrières-sous-Poissy varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 224 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Carrières-sous-Poissy. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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%.

Carrières-sous-Poissy 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Carrières-sous-Poissy’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 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 Carrières-sous-Poissy Precipitation page.