Castellane Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Castellane, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Castellane. Expect long, bright days with 347 hours in July and darker periods with just 119 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2667 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castellane. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Castellane vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Castellane enjoys an average of 2667 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Castellane

November, Castellane’s wettest month, receives 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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