Surrey (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Surrey varies. It peaks at 289 hours in July and drops to 56 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1932 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Surrey serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Surrey vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Surrey enjoys an average of 1932 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Surrey

November, Surrey’s wettest month, receives 55 mm (2.2 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 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 Surrey Precipitation page.