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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Leukerbad, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 270 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Leukerbad enjoys an average of 2171 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

June, Leukerbad’s wettest month, receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 Leukerbad Precipitation page.