Riva San Vitale 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 Riva San Vitale, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Riva San Vitale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 284 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1921 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 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Riva San Vitale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Riva San Vitale enjoys an average of 1921 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Riva San Vitale

November, Riva San Vitale’s wettest month, receives 134 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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