Average Monthly Sunshine in Colchester (VT)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Colchester varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 305 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 93 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Colchester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Colchester enjoys an average of 2300 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Colchester’s wettest month, receives 118 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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