Saint-Julien Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Julien, Rhône-Alps, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Julien, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 285 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint-Julien, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Saint-Julien vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint-Julien enjoys an average of 2003 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Saint-Julien

November, Saint-Julien’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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