Average Monthly Sunshine in Ottawa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ottawa 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 Ottawa, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 280 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2087 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ottawa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Ottawa enjoys an average of 2087 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 contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Ottawa’s wettest month, receives 102 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

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