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Average Monthly Sunshine in Aarau

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Sunshine in Aarau varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 237 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Aarau. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Aarau enjoys an average of 1701 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

July, Aarau’s wettest month, receives 165 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Aarau?

Friday
28 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
6°C
0.1 mm
Saturday
1 Mar
Cloudy
Cloudy
5°C
0.2 mm
Sunday
2 Mar
Clear sky
Clear sky
7°C
0 mm

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