West Kelowna (BC) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting West Kelowna, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 297 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 35 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1943 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, West Kelowna 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%.

West Kelowna enjoys an average of 1943 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

November, West Kelowna’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month August 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 West Kelowna Precipitation page.