Average Monthly Sunshine in Bönigen (BERN)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bönigen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 219 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bönigen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Bönigen enjoys an average of 1580 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

July, Bönigen’s wettest month, receives 232 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C.

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