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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Milton, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2184 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Milton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Milton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Milton enjoys an average of 2184 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Milton

June, Milton’s wettest month, receives 81 mm (3.2 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 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 Milton Precipitation page.