Saint-Estèphe Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Estèphe, Aquitaine, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Estèphe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 249 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint-Estèphe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Saint-Estèphe enjoys an average of 2040 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

November, Saint-Estèphe’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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