Average Monthly Sunshine in Lichtensteig

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Lichtensteig experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 170 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 112 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1770 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (5.7 hours per day) and December (3.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Lichtensteig enjoys an average of 1770 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Lichtensteig’s wettest month, receives 203 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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