Bedford (NS) 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 Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Bedford, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Bedford enjoys an average of 1965 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.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Bedford’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

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