Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux, Burgundy, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux varies. It peaks at 258 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1895 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 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 55% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux enjoys an average of 1895 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux
November, Saint-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 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-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux Precipitation page.
