Maintenon Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maintenon, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Maintenon varies. It peaks at 240 hours in July and drops to 50 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1794 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Maintenon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.
Maintenon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Maintenon enjoys an average of 1794 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, 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Maintenon
May, Maintenon’s wettest month, receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maintenon Precipitation page.
