Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Les Baux-de-Provence, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 371 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Les Baux-de-Provence. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Les Baux-de-Provence vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Les Baux-de-Provence enjoys an average of 2871 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

Related Climate Data for Les Baux-de-Provence

November, Les Baux-de-Provence’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 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 33°C (91°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Les Baux-de-Provence Precipitation page.