Average Monthly Sunshine in Ascona

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ascona 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 Ascona. Expect long, bright days with 267 hours in July and darker periods with just 113 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2234 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ascona, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.

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

Ascona enjoys an average of 2234 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Ascona’s wettest month, receives 138 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°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 Ascona Precipitation page.