Chatham (ON) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chatham, Ontario, 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 Chatham. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 82 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2282 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chatham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Chatham enjoys an average of 2282 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.

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

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

June, Chatham’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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