Villefranche-sur-Saône Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône-Alps, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Villefranche-sur-Saône varies. It peaks at 285 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2003 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Villefranche-sur-Saône serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.
Villefranche-sur-Saône vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Villefranche-sur-Saône enjoys an average of 2003 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Villefranche-sur-Saône
November, Villefranche-sur-Saône’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Villefranche-sur-Saône Precipitation page.
