Sochaux Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sochaux, Franche-Comté, France. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sochaux, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 245 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1804 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sochaux. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Sochaux vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sochaux enjoys an average of 1804 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Sochaux

May, Sochaux’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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