Ploufragan 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 Ploufragan, Brittany, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ploufragan varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 207 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 66 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1679 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ploufragan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.9 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per day.

Ploufragan vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ploufragan enjoys an average of 1679 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Ploufragan

December, Ploufragan’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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