Sarlat-la-Canéda Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sarlat-la-Canéda varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 250 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 79 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2048 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sarlat-la-Canéda serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Sarlat-la-Canéda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sarlat-la-Canéda enjoys an average of 2048 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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 Sarlat-la-Canéda

April, Sarlat-la-Canéda’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°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 Sarlat-la-Canéda Precipitation page.