Pickering (ON) 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 Pickering, Ontario, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pickering varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 280 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2070 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Pickering 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 2.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Pickering enjoys an average of 2070 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

April, Pickering’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).

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