Average Monthly Sunshine in Altdorf
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Altdorf receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Altdorf varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 237 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 58 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1780 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Altdorf. 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 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Altdorf’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Altdorf enjoys an average of 1780 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
July, Altdorf’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°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 Altdorf Precipitation page.
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