Méribel 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 Méribel, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Méribel. Expect long, bright days with 262 hours in July and darker periods with just 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Méribel, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Méribel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Méribel enjoys an average of 1876 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Méribel

December, Méribel’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -2°C (28°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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