Herrliberg Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Herrliberg, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Herrliberg, 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, Herrliberg 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%.
Herrliberg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Herrliberg enjoys an average of 1705 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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 Herrliberg
June, Herrliberg’s wettest month, receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January 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 Herrliberg Precipitation page.
