Average Monthly Sunshine in Colwood

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Colwood varies. It peaks at 330 hours in July and drops to 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Colwood serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Colwood enjoys an average of 2220 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Colwood’s wettest month, receives 26 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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