Average Monthly Sunshine in Montpellier

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Montpellier receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Montpellier varies. It peaks at 340 hours in July and drops to 138 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2770 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 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Montpellier’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Montpellier enjoys an average of 2770 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Montpellier’s wettest month, receives 21 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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