Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil 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 Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil, Aquitaine, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil. Expect long, bright days with 249 hours in July and darker periods with just 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2040 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 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight 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-Germain-dʼEsteuil vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil
November, Saint-Germain-dʼEsteuil’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 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-Germain-dʼEsteuil Precipitation page.
