Grenoble Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Grenoble, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Grenoble varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2076 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Grenoble, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.

Grenoble vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Grenoble enjoys an average of 2076 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, 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Grenoble

May, Grenoble’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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