Average Monthly Sunshine in Arolla

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Arolla. Expect long, bright days with 202 hours in July and darker periods with just 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1685 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Arolla, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

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

Arolla enjoys an average of 1685 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

May, Arolla’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -5°C.

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