Maisons-Alfort Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maisons-Alfort, Ile de France, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Maisons-Alfort, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 224 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Maisons-Alfort vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Maisons-Alfort enjoys an average of 1725 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 Maisons-Alfort
December, Maisons-Alfort’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Maisons-Alfort Precipitation page.
