Bourg-Saint-Pierre Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bourg-Saint-Pierre varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 275 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bourg-Saint-Pierre, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Bourg-Saint-Pierre vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Bourg-Saint-Pierre enjoys an average of 2002 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Bourg-Saint-Pierre

December, Bourg-Saint-Pierre’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -4°C (25°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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