Sussex (NB) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sussex varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 256 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sussex, 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 3.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Sussex enjoys an average of 1998 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.

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, Sussex’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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