Average Monthly Sunshine in Saumur

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Saumur. Expect long, bright days with 241 hours in July and darker periods with just 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1840 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Saumur, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours.

Saumur’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saumur enjoys an average of 1840 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Saumur’s wettest month, receives 49 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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