Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Alberni

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2215 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Port Alberni. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Port Alberni’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Port Alberni enjoys an average of 2215 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

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

Other climate information

November, Port Alberni’s wettest month, receives 64 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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