Average Monthly Sunshine in Solothurn

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Solothurn, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 244 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Solothurn. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Solothurn’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Solothurn 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

May, Solothurn’s wettest month, receives 147 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February 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 Solothurn Precipitation page.