Niederwald Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Niederwald, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Niederwald varies. It peaks at 219 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Niederwald, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.

Niederwald vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Niederwald enjoys an average of 1580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

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 Niederwald

August, Niederwald’s wettest month, receives 202 mm (8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).

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