Average Monthly Sunshine in Horw

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Horw receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Horw varies. It peaks at 168 hours in July and drops to 36 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1385 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Horw, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per day.

Horw’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Horw enjoys an average of 1385 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

Other climate information

August, Horw’s wettest month, receives 212 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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