Kollam 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 Kollam, Kerala, India. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Kollam varies. It peaks at 263 hours in January and drops to 130 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2328 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Kollam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.
Kollam vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Kollam enjoys an average of 2328 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Kollam
June, Kollam’s wettest month, receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January 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 Kollam Precipitation page.
