Chalais Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chalais, Poitou-Charentes, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chalais varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2048 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chalais serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Chalais vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Chalais enjoys an average of 2048 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Chalais

November, Chalais’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 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 Chalais Precipitation page.