Average Monthly Sunshine in Kollum

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kollum. Expect long, bright days with 233 hours in May and darker periods with just 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kollum, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

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

Kollum enjoys an average of 1795 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Kollum’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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