Average Monthly Sunshine in Saint-Gilles

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Saint-Gilles receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Gilles. Expect long, bright days with 342 hours in July and darker periods with just 137 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Gilles. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Saint-Gilles’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saint-Gilles enjoys an average of 2680 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

October, Saint-Gilles’s wettest month, receives 20 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

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