Sooke (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sooke, British Columbia, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sooke. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 70 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sooke serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Sooke vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sooke enjoys an average of 2220 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.
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.
Related Climate Data for Sooke
November, Sooke’s wettest month, receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sooke Precipitation page.
