Splügen 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 Splügen, Grisons, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Splügen. Expect long, bright days with 196 hours in July and darker periods with just 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1582 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Splügen 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Splügen vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Splügen enjoys an average of 1582 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

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.

Related Climate Data for Splügen

June, Splügen’s wettest month, receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

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