Crans-Montana Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Crans-Montana varies. It peaks at 270 hours in July and drops to 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Crans-Montana enjoys an average of 2171 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

June, Crans-Montana’s wettest month, receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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.