Colva Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Colva, Goa, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Colva, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Colva. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Colva vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Colva enjoys an average of 2829 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Colva
July, Colva’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Colva Precipitation page.
Colva Weather by Month
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Colva 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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