Wattignies 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 Wattignies, 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

If you're visiting Wattignies, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 213 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Wattignies vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Wattignies enjoys an average of 1631 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Wattignies

August, Wattignies’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°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 Wattignies Precipitation page.