Ajax (ON) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Ajax, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 280 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2070 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Ajax serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 28%.
Ajax vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ajax enjoys an average of 2070 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Ajax
April, Ajax’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ajax Precipitation page.
