Average Monthly Sunshine in Airolo

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Airolo varies. It peaks at 196 hours in July and drops to 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Airolo enjoys an average of 1582 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

Other climate information

August, Airolo’s wettest month, receives 206 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month February 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 Airolo Precipitation page.