Average Monthly Sunshine in Chamrousse

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chamrousse receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Chamrousse. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in July and darker periods with just 73 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2067 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chamrousse, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours.

Chamrousse’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chamrousse enjoys an average of 2067 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.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

May, Chamrousse’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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