Châteauneuf-du-Pape Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Châteauneuf-du-Pape, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 371 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape enjoys an average of 2871 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

November, Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s wettest month, receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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