Average Monthly Sunshine in Sankt Gallen

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sankt Gallen receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sankt Gallen varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 195 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 72 hours. 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’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sankt Gallen enjoys an average of 1587 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.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Sankt Gallen’s wettest month, receives 166 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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.