Average Monthly Sunshine in Prince Rupert

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Prince Rupert varies. It peaks at 175 hours in May and drops to 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1214 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Prince Rupert serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Prince Rupert’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Prince Rupert enjoys an average of 1214 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

October, Prince Rupert’s wettest month, receives 186 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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