Savièse 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 Savièse, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Savièse varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 270 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Savièse. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.

Savièse vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Savièse enjoys an average of 2171 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.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Savièse

June, Savièse’s wettest month, receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October 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 Savièse Precipitation page.