Average Monthly Sunshine in Biel (BERN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Biel 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 Biel. Expect long, bright days with 244 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Biel 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.

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

Biel enjoys an average of 1792 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

May, Biel’s wettest month, receives 143 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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