Grande-Synthe Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Grande-Synthe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Grande-Synthe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 232 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1743 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Grande-Synthe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Grande-Synthe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Grande-Synthe enjoys an average of 1743 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Grande-Synthe
December, Grande-Synthe’s wettest month, receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Grande-Synthe Precipitation page.
