Summerside (PE) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Summerside varies. It peaks at 254 hours in July and drops to 64 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Summerside, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Summerside enjoys an average of 1853 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Summerside’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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