Gordola Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Gordola, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Gordola varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 266 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2233 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gordola. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Gordola vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gordola enjoys an average of 2233 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.
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.
Related Climate Data for Gordola
October, Gordola’s wettest month, receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gordola Precipitation page.
