Zug Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Zug, Canton of Zug, Switzerland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Zug, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 230 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1705 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Zug serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Zug vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Zug enjoys an average of 1705 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Zug

August, Zug’s wettest month, receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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