Raron Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Raron, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Raron, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 202 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1685 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Raron serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Raron enjoys an average of 1685 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

May, Raron’s wettest month, receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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