Average Monthly Sunshine in Cornillon

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Cornillon varies. It peaks at 371 hours in July and drops to 135 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cornillon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Cornillon enjoys an average of 2870 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, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

October, Cornillon’s wettest month, receives 39 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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