Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Rhône-Alps, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Expect long, bright days with 262 hours in July and darker periods with just 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne enjoys an average of 1876 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.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
June, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne’s wettest month, receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°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-Jean-de-Maurienne Precipitation page.
