Orléans Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Orléans, Centre, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Orléans serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 50% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 19%.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

May, Orléans’s wettest month, receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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.