Vernon (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 Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Vernon varies. It peaks at 297 hours in July and drops to 35 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1943 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vernon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.2 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. December has the lowest percentage at 14%.

Vernon enjoys an average of 1943 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.

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

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

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

November, Vernon’s wettest month, receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°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 Vernon Precipitation page.