Saint-Cergue 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 Saint-Cergue, Vaud, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Saint-Cergue, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 267 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1883 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Saint-Cergue serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 21%.

Saint-Cergue enjoys an average of 1883 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Saint-Cergue’s wettest month, receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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