Saint-Nazaire Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Nazaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Saint-Nazaire varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 371 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 135 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint-Nazaire serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Saint-Nazaire vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint-Nazaire enjoys an average of 2871 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Saint-Nazaire

October, Saint-Nazaire’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).

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