Cortina dʼAmpezzo Sunshine Hours by Month

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 Cortina dʼAmpezzo, Veneto, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cortina dʼAmpezzo varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 241 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1966 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cortina dʼAmpezzo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 30%.

Cortina dʼAmpezzo enjoys an average of 1966 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Cortina dʼAmpezzo’s wettest month, receives 226 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

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