Kandersteg (BERN) 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 Kandersteg, Canton of Bern, 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 Kandersteg. Expect long, bright days with 219 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kandersteg. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight 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%.

Kandersteg enjoys an average of 1580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

July, Kandersteg’s wettest month, receives 203 mm (8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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