North Saanich (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting North Saanich, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in North Saanich. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

North Saanich enjoys an average of 2220 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

November, North Saanich’s wettest month, receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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