Average Monthly Sunshine in Monthey

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Monthey varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 270 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Monthey. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Monthey enjoys an average of 2171 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Monthey’s wettest month, receives 209 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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