Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
The Swedish capital is special because of the mix of culture, nature and city. It's a city that should be on everyone's bucket list.
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 Kollanda, Västra Götaland, Sweden. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kollanda. Expect long, bright days with 260 hours in June and darker periods with just 33 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1779 hours.
In Kollanda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per day.
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.
Kollanda enjoys an average of 1779 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
August, Kollanda’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kollanda Precipitation page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kollanda - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Kollanda climate overview or explore weather in Sweden.
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Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
The Swedish capital is special because of the mix of culture, nature and city. It's a city that should be on everyone's bucket list.
Nordic skating in Sweden
In between the snowy hills and dense pine forests you will find an innumerable amount of lakes in Sweden, large and small ones on which you can skate wonderfully.
Sleep among the trees in Sweden
If you are looking for a tranquil retreat in Swedish Lapland we recommend to stay at Granó Beckasin. It has a fantastic location on the Ume river where you will experience silence and tranquility.
See the northern lights
The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.