Georgetown (PE) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Georgetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Georgetown varies. It peaks at 254 hours in July and drops to 64 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Georgetown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Georgetown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Georgetown enjoys an average of 1853 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
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.
Related Climate Data for Georgetown
December, Georgetown’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Georgetown Precipitation page.
