Valras-Plage 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 Valras-Plage, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Valras-Plage. Expect long, bright days with 340 hours in July and darker periods with just 138 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Valras-Plage. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Valras-Plage vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Valras-Plage enjoys an average of 2680 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Valras-Plage

October, Valras-Plage’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

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