Average Monthly Sunshine in Périgueux
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Périgueux receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Périgueux varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2048 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 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Périgueux’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Périgueux enjoys an average of 2048 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
April, Périgueux’s wettest month, receives 64 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°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 Périgueux Precipitation page.
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