The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Giumaglio, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Seasonal sunshine in Giumaglio varies. It peaks at 267 hours in July and drops to 113 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2234 hours.
In Giumaglio, 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. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Giumaglio enjoys an average of 2234 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, 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
October, Giumaglio’s wettest month, receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Giumaglio Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
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The Verzasca Valley
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Balloon at Chateau D'oex
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