Saint-Hilaire Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Hilaire, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Hilaire, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2076 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Hilaire. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Saint-Hilaire vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint-Hilaire enjoys an average of 2076 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Saint-Hilaire

May, Saint-Hilaire’s wettest month, receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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