Wangen an der Aare (BERN) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Wangen an der Aare, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Wangen an der Aare. Expect long, bright days with 244 hours in July and darker periods with just 54 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1792 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wangen an der Aare. 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.
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%.
Wangen an der Aare vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Wangen an der Aare enjoys an average of 1792 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Wangen an der Aare
July, Wangen an der Aare’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February 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 Wangen an der Aare Precipitation page.
