Canmore (AB) 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 Canmore, Alberta, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Canmore, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 45 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1744 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Canmore. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Canmore vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Canmore enjoys an average of 1744 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Canmore

June, Canmore’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -6°C (21°F).

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