Borden-Carleton (PE) 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 Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Borden-Carleton. Expect long, bright days with 254 hours in July and darker periods with just 64 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 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 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Borden-Carleton enjoys an average of 1853 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Borden-Carleton’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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