Average Monthly Sunshine in Ontario (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ontario 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 Ontario, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 369 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 198 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3277 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ontario. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Ontario enjoys an average of 3277 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

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

Other climate information

December, Ontario’s wettest month, receives 0.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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