The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
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To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Champoussin, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Sunshine in Champoussin 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.
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Champoussin 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
June, Champoussin’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Champoussin Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
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