Vacqueyras Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vacqueyras, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Vacqueyras varies. It peaks at 371 hours in July and drops to 135 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vacqueyras serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Vacqueyras vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Vacqueyras enjoys an average of 2871 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Vacqueyras

November, Vacqueyras’s wettest month, receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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