Lacanau Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lacanau, Aquitaine, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Lacanau, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 249 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lacanau. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Lacanau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lacanau enjoys an average of 2040 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.
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.
Related Climate Data for Lacanau
November, Lacanau’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°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 Lacanau Precipitation page.
