Vacallo 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 Vacallo, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Vacallo, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 284 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1921 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vacallo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Vacallo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Vacallo enjoys an average of 1921 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Vacallo

November, Vacallo’s wettest month, receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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