Average Monthly Sunshine in Colonia del Sacramento

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Colonia del Sacramento varies. It peaks at 285 hours in January and drops to 132 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2526 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Colonia del Sacramento’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Colonia del Sacramento enjoys an average of 2526 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.

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

Other climate information

October, Colonia del Sacramento’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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