Sainte-Maxime 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 Sainte-Maxime, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sainte-Maxime. Expect long, bright days with 356 hours in August and darker periods with just 146 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2866 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sainte-Maxime serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Sainte-Maxime vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sainte-Maxime enjoys an average of 2866 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Sainte-Maxime

November, Sainte-Maxime’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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