Lake Cowichan (BC) 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 Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lake Cowichan. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lake Cowichan, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Lake Cowichan enjoys an average of 2220 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

January, Lake Cowichan’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Lake Cowichan Precipitation page.