Ilanz 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 Ilanz, Grisons, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ilanz. Expect long, bright days with 196 hours in July and darker periods with just 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ilanz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 40%.
Ilanz vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ilanz enjoys an average of 1582 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Ilanz
August, Ilanz’s wettest month, receives 201 mm (7.9 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 -1°C (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ilanz Precipitation page.
