North Vancouver (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate North Vancouver. Expect long, bright days with 289 hours in July and darker periods with just 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1932 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 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

North Vancouver vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

North Vancouver enjoys an average of 1932 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for North Vancouver

November, North Vancouver’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°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 Vancouver Precipitation page.