Castres 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 Castres, Midi-Pyrénées, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Castres, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 277 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 93 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2130 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Castres. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Castres vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Castres enjoys an average of 2130 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Castres

April, Castres’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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