Average Monthly Sunshine in Calgary

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Calgary, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 315 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 112 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2397 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 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Calgary’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Calgary enjoys an average of 2397 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

June, Calgary’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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