Riddes Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Riddes, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Riddes. Expect long, bright days with 270 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Riddes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Riddes vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Riddes enjoys an average of 2171 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Riddes
June, Riddes’s wettest month, receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October 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 Riddes Precipitation page.
