Genolier 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 Genolier, Vaud, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Genolier varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 267 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Genolier, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Genolier enjoys an average of 1883 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, 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Genolier’s wettest month, receives 141 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Genolier Precipitation page.