Pont-sur-Sambre Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pont-sur-Sambre, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Pont-sur-Sambre, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 203 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1535 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Pont-sur-Sambre vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Pont-sur-Sambre enjoys an average of 1535 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Pont-sur-Sambre

December, Pont-sur-Sambre’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month September 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 Pont-sur-Sambre Precipitation page.