Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Neuchâtel varies. It peaks at 257 hours in July and drops to 45 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1841 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Neuchâtel, 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 1.5 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Neuchâtel enjoys an average of 1841 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Neuchâtel’s wettest month, receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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