Rothrist Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rothrist, Aargau, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Rothrist, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 237 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 53 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1701 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 7.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Rothrist vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rothrist enjoys an average of 1701 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Rothrist
July, Rothrist’s wettest month, receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February 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 Rothrist Precipitation page.
