Le Coteau Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Le Coteau, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Le Coteau varies. It peaks at 251 hours in July and drops to 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1872 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Le Coteau. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Le Coteau vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Le Coteau enjoys an average of 1872 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Le Coteau
May, Le Coteau’s wettest month, receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Le Coteau Precipitation page.
