Hamilton (ON) 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hamilton varies. It peaks at 305 hours in July and drops to 72 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2120 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hamilton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Hamilton enjoys an average of 2120 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

April, Hamilton’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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