Rueil-Malmaison Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rueil-Malmaison, Ile de France, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rueil-Malmaison. Expect long, bright days with 224 hours in July and darker periods with just 58 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1725 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 7.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 49% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Rueil-Malmaison vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rueil-Malmaison enjoys an average of 1725 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Rueil-Malmaison
December, Rueil-Malmaison’s wettest month, receives 62 mm (2.4 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 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rueil-Malmaison Precipitation page.
