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, Pays de la Loire, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Saint-Nazaire varies. It peaks at 228 hours in August and drops to 73 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1797 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 August with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 57% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Saint-Nazaire vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Saint-Nazaire enjoys an average of 1797 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Saint-Nazaire

December, Saint-Nazaire’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°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.