Châtillon-en-Diois Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Châtillon-en-Diois, Rhône-Alps, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Châtillon-en-Diois, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2076 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Châtillon-en-Diois serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Châtillon-en-Diois vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Châtillon-en-Diois enjoys an average of 2076 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Châtillon-en-Diois

November, Châtillon-en-Diois’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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