Marseillan 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 Marseillan, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Marseillan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 340 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 138 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Marseillan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Marseillan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Marseillan enjoys an average of 2680 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, 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 Marseillan

October, Marseillan’s wettest month, receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°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 Marseillan Precipitation page.