Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Elgin

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 256 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Port Elgin enjoys an average of 1998 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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, Port Elgin’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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