Malahat (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 Malahat, British Columbia, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Malahat, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Malahat serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Malahat enjoys an average of 2220 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

November, Malahat’s wettest month, receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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