Average Monthly Sunshine in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule. Expect long, bright days with 251 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours.

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule enjoys an average of 1870 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

May, Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule’s wettest month, receives 64 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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