Average Monthly Sunshine in Sarlat-la-Canéda

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sarlat-la-Canéda, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 250 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2048 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sarlat-la-Canéda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

Sarlat-la-Canéda’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sarlat-la-Canéda enjoys an average of 2048 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

April, Sarlat-la-Canéda’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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