Zinal Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Zinal, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Zinal varies. It peaks at 202 hours in July and drops to 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1685 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Zinal, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Zinal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zinal enjoys an average of 1685 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Zinal

May, Zinal’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C (25°F).

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