Average Monthly Sunshine in Columbus (MT)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Columbus varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 355 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 116 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2754 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Columbus serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Columbus enjoys an average of 2754 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

May, Columbus’s wettest month, receives 27 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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