La Ciotat 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 La Ciotat, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting La Ciotat, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 364 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2863 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, La Ciotat serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.
La Ciotat vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
La Ciotat enjoys an average of 2863 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for La Ciotat
November, La Ciotat’s wettest month, receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 La Ciotat Precipitation page.
