Porto-Vecchio Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Porto-Vecchio. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2785 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Porto-Vecchio serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.

Porto-Vecchio vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Porto-Vecchio enjoys an average of 2785 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Porto-Vecchio

November, Porto-Vecchio’s wettest month, receives 9.5 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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