Gujan-Mestras Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gujan-Mestras, Aquitaine, 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 Gujan-Mestras. Expect long, bright days with 249 hours in July and darker periods with just 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gujan-Mestras. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Gujan-Mestras vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gujan-Mestras enjoys an average of 2040 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Gujan-Mestras

November, Gujan-Mestras’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 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 Gujan-Mestras Precipitation page.