Salon-de-Provence Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salon-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Salon-de-Provence varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 370 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2872 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Salon-de-Provence serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Salon-de-Provence vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Salon-de-Provence enjoys an average of 2872 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Salon-de-Provence
November, Salon-de-Provence’s wettest month, receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Salon-de-Provence Precipitation page.
