Colleville-Montgomery Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Colleville-Montgomery, Lower Normandy, France. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Colleville-Montgomery varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 215 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1692 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Colleville-Montgomery. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Colleville-Montgomery vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Colleville-Montgomery enjoys an average of 1692 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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Colleville-Montgomery
December, Colleville-Montgomery’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Colleville-Montgomery Precipitation page.