Olivone 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 Olivone, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Olivone varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 196 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 72 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Olivone. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight 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. May has the lowest percentage at 40%.
Olivone vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Olivone enjoys an average of 1582 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Olivone
August, Olivone’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Olivone Precipitation page.
