Thonon-les-Bains 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 Thonon-les-Bains, Rhône-Alps, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Thonon-les-Bains varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 257 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1947 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thonon-les-Bains. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.

Thonon-les-Bains vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thonon-les-Bains enjoys an average of 1947 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Thonon-les-Bains

May, Thonon-les-Bains’s wettest month, receives 141 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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