Affoltern (BERN) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Affoltern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Affoltern, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 244 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Affoltern serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Affoltern enjoys an average of 1792 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Affoltern’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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