Carcross (YT) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carcross, Yukon, Canada. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Carcross varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 270 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1847 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Carcross serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Carcross enjoys an average of 1847 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

October, Carcross’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).

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