Average Monthly Sunshine in Colditz

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Colditz 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 Colditz. Expect long, bright days with 231 hours in July and darker periods with just 52 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1745 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Colditz. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Colditz enjoys an average of 1745 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Colditz’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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