Hofstetten (BERN) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hofstetten, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Hofstetten, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 219 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 51 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hofstetten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours 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. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.

Hofstetten enjoys an average of 1580 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Hofstetten’s wettest month, receives 256 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).

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