Leissigen (BERN) 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 Leissigen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Leissigen varies. It peaks at 219 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Leissigen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours 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%.

Leissigen 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Leissigen’s wettest month, receives 214 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month October 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 Leissigen Precipitation page.