Moutiers Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Moutiers, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Moutiers, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 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 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Moutiers vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Moutiers

December, Moutiers’s wettest month, receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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