Average Monthly Sunshine in Brighton (CO)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Brighton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Brighton. Expect long, bright days with 323 hours in July and darker periods with just 195 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3100 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Brighton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 6.5 hours.

Brighton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Brighton enjoys an average of 3100 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

May, Brighton’s wettest month, receives 44 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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