Sankt Gallen Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sankt Gallen, Styria, Austria. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sankt Gallen. Expect long, bright days with 195 hours in July and darker periods with just 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1587 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sankt Gallen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Sankt Gallen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sankt Gallen enjoys an average of 1587 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Sankt Gallen

June, Sankt Gallen’s wettest month, receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month November 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 Sankt Gallen Precipitation page.