Mendrisio Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mendrisio, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mendrisio, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1921 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mendrisio serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Mendrisio vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mendrisio enjoys an average of 1921 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Mendrisio

November, Mendrisio’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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