Average Monthly Sunshine in Richmond Hill

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Richmond Hill 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, Richmond Hill 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.

Richmond Hill’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Richmond Hill 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Richmond Hill’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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