Hochgurgl 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 Hochgurgl, Tyrol, Austria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hochgurgl. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in July and darker periods with just 86 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hochgurgl. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.

Hochgurgl enjoys an average of 1968 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Hochgurgl’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hochgurgl Precipitation page.