Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe 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-Hilaire-sur-Helpe, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe. Expect long, bright days with 203 hours in June and darker periods with just 37 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1535 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe enjoys an average of 1535 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°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-sur-Helpe Precipitation page.