Fouquières-lès-Béthune Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fouquières-lès-Béthune, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Fouquières-lès-Béthune. Expect long, bright days with 213 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fouquières-lès-Béthune, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Fouquières-lès-Béthune vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fouquières-lès-Béthune enjoys an average of 1631 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Fouquières-lès-Béthune

December, Fouquières-lès-Béthune’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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