Estavayer-le-Lac 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 Estavayer-le-Lac, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Estavayer-le-Lac. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1841 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Estavayer-le-Lac serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.
Estavayer-le-Lac vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Estavayer-le-Lac enjoys an average of 1841 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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.
Related Climate Data for Estavayer-le-Lac
May, Estavayer-le-Lac’s wettest month, receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Estavayer-le-Lac Precipitation page.
