Riquewihr 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 Riquewihr, Alsace, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Riquewihr varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 59 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1892 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Riquewihr vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Riquewihr enjoys an average of 1892 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Related Climate Data for Riquewihr

May, Riquewihr’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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