Average Monthly Sunshine in La Madeleine

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that La Madeleine receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate La Madeleine. Expect long, bright days with 213 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1620 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

La Madeleine’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Madeleine enjoys an average of 1620 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

December, La Madeleine’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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