Rigi Kaltbad Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rigi Kaltbad, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rigi Kaltbad. Expect long, bright days with 168 hours in July and darker periods with just 36 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1385 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 5.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 30%.
Rigi Kaltbad vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rigi Kaltbad enjoys an average of 1385 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Rigi Kaltbad
August, Rigi Kaltbad’s wettest month, receives 199 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rigi Kaltbad Precipitation page.
