Gaillard 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 Gaillard, Rhône-Alps, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Gaillard varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Gaillard, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Gaillard vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gaillard enjoys an average of 1883 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Gaillard
May, Gaillard’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gaillard Precipitation page.
