Average Monthly Sunshine in Crans-Montana

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Crans-Montana. Expect long, bright days with 270 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Crans-Montana. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Crans-Montana’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Crans-Montana enjoys an average of 2171 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Crans-Montana’s wettest month, receives 157 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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