Average Monthly Sunshine in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) vary. From a high of 170 hours in August, to a low of 112 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1786 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 5.7 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 3.7 hours in December.

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif)’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) enjoys an average of 1786 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif)’s wettest month, receives 242 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif) Precipitation page.