Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée. Expect long, bright days with 342 hours in July and darker periods with just 144 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2703 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée enjoys an average of 2703 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, 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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
November, Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée Precipitation page.
