Val dʼIsère 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 Val dʼIsère, Rhône-Alps, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Val dʼIsère. Expect long, bright days with 275 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Val dʼIsère, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Val dʼIsère enjoys an average of 2002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Val dʼIsère’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).

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