Fort Nelson (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Fort Nelson varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 287 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 47 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fort Nelson, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 24%.

Fort Nelson enjoys an average of 2030 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Fort Nelson’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -9°C (16°F).

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