Average Monthly Sunshine in Toronto

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Toronto receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Toronto, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 280 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 78 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2071 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Toronto enjoys an average of 2071 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

April, Toronto’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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