Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Pays de la Loire, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie varies. It peaks at 228 hours in August and drops to 73 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie enjoys an average of 1797 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
November, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie’s wettest month, receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie Precipitation page.
