Rouen 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 Rouen, Upper Normandy, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Rouen, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 205 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1573 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Rouen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Rouen enjoys an average of 1573 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Rouen’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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