Average Monthly Sunshine in Montreux

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Montreux. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 57 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1941 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Montreux, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours.

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

Montreux enjoys an average of 1941 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 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

July, Montreux’s wettest month, receives 170 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

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