Chemainus (BC) 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 Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chemainus, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 289 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 56 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1932 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chemainus, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Chemainus enjoys an average of 1932 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

November, Chemainus’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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