Schwanden (BERN) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schwanden, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Schwanden varies. It peaks at 219 hours in July and drops to 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1580 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Schwanden, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Schwanden vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Schwanden enjoys an average of 1580 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Schwanden
July, Schwanden’s wettest month, receives 219 mm (8.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Schwanden Precipitation page.
