Average Monthly Sunshine in Gatineau

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gatineau receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gatineau varies. It peaks at 280 hours in July and drops to 83 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2087 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gatineau serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Gatineau’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gatineau enjoys an average of 2087 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

June, Gatineau’s wettest month, receives 102 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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