Münchenstein Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Münchenstein, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Münchenstein varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 237 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Münchenstein. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Münchenstein vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Münchenstein enjoys an average of 1701 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.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Münchenstein
May, Münchenstein’s wettest month, receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month February 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 Münchenstein Precipitation page.
