Saint-Genis-Laval 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-Genis-Laval, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Genis-Laval, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 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 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Saint-Genis-Laval enjoys an average of 2003 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

November, Saint-Genis-Laval’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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