Average Monthly Sunshine in Grindelwald
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Grindelwald receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Grindelwald, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 286 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 136 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Grindelwald. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Grindelwald’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Grindelwald enjoys an average of 2594 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Other climate information
August, Grindelwald’s wettest month, receives 60 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 21°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Grindelwald Precipitation page.