Göschenen Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Göschenen, Uri, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Göschenen, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 196 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 72 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 40%.
Göschenen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Göschenen enjoys an average of 1582 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Göschenen
August, Göschenen’s wettest month, receives 218 mm (8.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Göschenen Precipitation page.
