Wattenwil (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 Wattenwil, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Wattenwil, 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Wattenwil 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%.
Wattenwil vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Wattenwil enjoys an average of 1792 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Wattenwil
July, Wattenwil’s wettest month, receives 194 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Wattenwil Precipitation page.
