Average Monthly Sunshine in Villeneuve d'Ascq

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Villeneuve d'Ascq varies. It peaks at 213 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1620 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Villeneuve d'Ascq, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.

Villeneuve d'Ascq’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Villeneuve d'Ascq enjoys an average of 1620 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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.