Average Monthly Sunshine in Val Thorens

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Val Thorens receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Val Thorens, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 262 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1876 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Val Thorens. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Val Thorens’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Val Thorens enjoys an average of 1876 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, 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

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

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.