Schwarzenburg (BERN) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Schwarzenburg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Schwarzenburg varies. It peaks at 244 hours in July and drops to 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Schwarzenburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Schwarzenburg enjoys an average of 1792 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

July, Schwarzenburg’s wettest month, receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

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