Jaun Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jaun, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jaun. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1841 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Jaun serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Jaun vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Jaun enjoys an average of 1841 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Jaun

July, Jaun’s wettest month, receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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