Saint-Maixent-lʼÉcole 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-Maixent-lʼÉcole, Poitou-Charentes, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Maixent-lʼÉcole. Expect long, bright days with 269 hours in July and darker periods with just 66 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1988 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Maixent-lʼÉcole. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Saint-Maixent-lʼÉcole enjoys an average of 1988 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Saint-Maixent-lʼÉcole’s wettest month, receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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