La Seyne-sur-Mer Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in La Seyne-sur-Mer, 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
Sunshine in La Seyne-sur-Mer varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 364 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2863 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In La Seyne-sur-Mer, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.5 hours per day.
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 Seyne-sur-Mer vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
La Seyne-sur-Mer enjoys an average of 2863 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for La Seyne-sur-Mer
November, La Seyne-sur-Mer’s wettest month, receives 14 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 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our La Seyne-sur-Mer Precipitation page.
