Gibsons (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 Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Gibsons. Expect long, bright days with 289 hours in July and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1932 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Gibsons, 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%.
Gibsons vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gibsons 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Gibsons
November, Gibsons’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gibsons Precipitation page.
