Dives-sur-Mer 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 Dives-sur-Mer, Lower Normandy, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Dives-sur-Mer varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 215 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1692 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Dives-sur-Mer, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.
Dives-sur-Mer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dives-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 1692 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Dives-sur-Mer
December, Dives-sur-Mer’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dives-sur-Mer Precipitation page.
