Tagish (YT) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tagish, Yukon, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tagish, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 270 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1847 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tagish serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1 hour of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Tagish enjoys an average of 1847 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

September, Tagish’s wettest month, receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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