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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mississauga, 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 Mississauga. 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%.

Mississauga enjoys an average of 2184 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

April, Mississauga’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Mississauga Precipitation page.