Average Monthly Sunshine in Orléans

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Orléans varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 240 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 50 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Orléans, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

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

Orléans enjoys an average of 1794 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Orléans’s wettest month, receives 53 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

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