Plougastel-Daoulas Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Plougastel-Daoulas, Brittany, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Plougastel-Daoulas varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 229 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 63 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1752 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Plougastel-Daoulas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 24%.
Plougastel-Daoulas vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Plougastel-Daoulas enjoys an average of 1752 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, 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Plougastel-Daoulas
December, Plougastel-Daoulas’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Plougastel-Daoulas Precipitation page.
