Hardelot-Plage 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 Hardelot-Plage, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hardelot-Plage. Expect long, bright days with 218 hours in July and darker periods with just 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hardelot-Plage. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Hardelot-Plage vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hardelot-Plage enjoys an average of 1687 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Hardelot-Plage

December, Hardelot-Plage’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 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 14°C (57°F).

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