Le Locle Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Le Locle, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Le Locle varies. It peaks at 257 hours in July and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1841 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Le Locle 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%.
Le Locle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Le Locle enjoys an average of 1841 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Le Locle
May, Le Locle’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Le Locle Precipitation page.
