Glattbrugg Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Glattbrugg, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Glattbrugg, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1705 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Glattbrugg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.
Glattbrugg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Glattbrugg enjoys an average of 1705 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Glattbrugg
June, Glattbrugg’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Glattbrugg Precipitation page.
