Saint-Gervais-les-Bains 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-Gervais-les-Bains, Rhône-Alps, 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-Gervais-les-Bains. Expect long, bright days with 275 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains enjoys an average of 2002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
December, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains’s wettest month, receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Precipitation page.
