Average Monthly Sunshine in Mississauga

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mississauga receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mississauga varies. It peaks at 295 hours in July and drops to 78 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2184 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Mississauga’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

Other climate information

April, Mississauga’s wettest month, receives 76 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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.