Grasse 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 Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Grasse varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 328 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 137 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2581 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Grasse vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Grasse enjoys an average of 2581 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Grasse

November, Grasse’s wettest month, receives 43 mm (1.7 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 27°C (81°F).

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