Average Monthly Sunshine in Penticton

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Penticton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Penticton. Expect long, bright days with 297 hours in July and darker periods with just 35 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1943 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Penticton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Penticton enjoys an average of 1943 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

November, Penticton’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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