Average Monthly Sunshine in Montpelier (VT)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Montpelier, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 93 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Montpelier. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Montpelier enjoys an average of 2300 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.

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

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

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

Other climate information

July, Montpelier’s wettest month, receives 142 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 8°C.

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