Vals-les-Bains Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vals-les-Bains, Rhône-Alps, 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 Vals-les-Bains. Expect long, bright days with 325 hours in July and darker periods with just 90 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2399 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Vals-les-Bains. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Vals-les-Bains vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Vals-les-Bains enjoys an average of 2399 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Vals-les-Bains

October, Vals-les-Bains’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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