Average Monthly Sunshine in Sorel

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sorel 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 Sorel. Expect long, bright days with 272 hours in July and darker periods with just 80 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2042 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sorel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Sorel’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sorel enjoys an average of 2042 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 Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Sorel’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C.

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