Ligny-le-Châtel 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 Ligny-le-Châtel, Burgundy, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ligny-le-Châtel. Expect long, bright days with 238 hours in July and darker periods with just 55 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1834 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ligny-le-Châtel, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Ligny-le-Châtel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ligny-le-Châtel enjoys an average of 1834 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Ligny-le-Châtel

December, Ligny-le-Châtel’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Ligny-le-Châtel Precipitation page.