Le Portel 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 Le Portel, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Le Portel. Expect long, bright days with 218 hours in July and darker periods with just 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1687 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Le Portel serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Le Portel enjoys an average of 1687 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Le Portel’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month April 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 Portel Precipitation page.