Abbotsford (BC) 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 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Abbotsford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 281 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 61 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1887 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Abbotsford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Abbotsford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Abbotsford enjoys an average of 1887 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Abbotsford

January, Abbotsford’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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