Average Monthly Sunshine in Ploërmel

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ploërmel varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 217 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1722 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ploërmel. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Ploërmel enjoys an average of 1722 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Ploërmel’s wettest month, receives 48 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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