Ascona Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ascona, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ascona varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2234 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ascona serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Ascona vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ascona enjoys an average of 2234 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Ascona

October, Ascona’s wettest month, receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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