Caunes-Minervois 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 Caunes-Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, 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 Caunes-Minervois. Expect long, bright days with 277 hours in July and darker periods with just 93 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2130 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Caunes-Minervois. 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.

Caunes-Minervois vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Caunes-Minervois enjoys an average of 2130 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Caunes-Minervois

November, Caunes-Minervois’s wettest month, receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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