Val Thorens Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Val Thorens, Rhône-Alps, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Val Thorens varies. It peaks at 262 hours in July and drops to 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Val Thorens vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Val Thorens enjoys an average of 1876 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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 Val Thorens

December, Val Thorens’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -2°C (28°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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