Colwood (BC) 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 Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Colwood. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

November, Colwood’s wettest month, receives 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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.