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Average Monthly Sunshine in Lausanne

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lausanne varies. It peaks at 257 hours in July and drops to 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1947 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lausanne 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 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Lausanne enjoys an average of 1947 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.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Lausanne’s wettest month, receives 127 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Lausanne?

Sun   Jan 12
1°C | -2°C
NE 9 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
1°C | -3°C
NE 9 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
4°C | -4°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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