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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Montailleur varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 262 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Montailleur. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Montailleur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Montailleur enjoys an average of 1876 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Montailleur

May, Montailleur’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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