Average Monthly Sunshine in Interlaken (BERN)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Interlaken varies. It peaks at 219 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Interlaken serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Interlaken’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Interlaken enjoys an average of 1580 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Interlaken’s wettest month, receives 226 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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