Villeneuve d'Ascq Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Villeneuve d'Ascq, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Villeneuve d'Ascq varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 213 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Villeneuve d'Ascq serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Villeneuve d'Ascq vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Villeneuve d'Ascq enjoys an average of 1631 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Villeneuve d'Ascq

December, Villeneuve d'Ascq’s wettest month, receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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