Küssnacht 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 Küssnacht, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Küssnacht, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 168 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 36 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1385 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Küssnacht. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 30%.

Küssnacht vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Küssnacht enjoys an average of 1385 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Küssnacht

August, Küssnacht’s wettest month, receives 193 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

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