Average Monthly Sunshine in Pau

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Pau varies. It peaks at 287 hours in July and drops to 132 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Pau enjoys an average of 2300 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Pau’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 28°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.