S-chanf 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 S-chanf, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting S-chanf, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 200 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 102 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1783 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, S-chanf 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 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 48%.

S-chanf enjoys an average of 1783 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, 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.

June, S-chanf’s wettest month, receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).

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