Châteaudun Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Châteaudun, Centre, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Châteaudun varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Châteaudun serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.

Châteaudun enjoys an average of 1794 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

May, Châteaudun’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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