Kolka Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kolka, Kurzeme, Latvia. 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 Kolka. Expect long, bright days with 309 hours in June and darker periods with just 21 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1716 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kolka, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.7 hours per day.

Kolka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kolka enjoys an average of 1716 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Kolka

October, Kolka’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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