Moose Jaw (SK) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Moose Jaw varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 327 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2339 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Moose Jaw. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Moose Jaw enjoys an average of 2339 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

June, Moose Jaw’s wettest month, receives 77 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).

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