Granby (QC) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Granby, Quebec, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Granby. Expect long, bright days with 272 hours in July and darker periods with just 80 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2042 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Granby, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 58% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Granby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Granby enjoys an average of 2042 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Granby

June, Granby’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 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 -2°C (28°F).

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