Fouras 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 Fouras, Poitou-Charentes, 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 Fouras. Expect long, bright days with 273 hours in July and darker periods with just 75 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2109 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fouras. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Fouras enjoys an average of 2109 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

November, Fouras’s wettest month, receives 45 mm (1.8 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 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 Fouras Precipitation page.