Average Monthly Sunshine in La Roche-sur-Yon

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in La Roche-sur-Yon varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 273 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 75 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2110 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In La Roche-sur-Yon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.5 hours.

La Roche-sur-Yon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

La Roche-sur-Yon enjoys an average of 2110 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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.

Other climate information

December, La Roche-sur-Yon’s wettest month, receives 49 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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