Average Monthly Sunshine in Saint-Nazaire

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Saint-Nazaire receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Nazaire, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 228 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1793 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Nazaire. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Saint-Nazaire’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saint-Nazaire enjoys an average of 1793 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Saint-Nazaire’s wettest month, receives 51 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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.