Whitby (ON) 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 Whitby, Ontario, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Whitby, 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 2070 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Whitby. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 28%.
Whitby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Whitby enjoys an average of 2070 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Whitby
April, Whitby’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Whitby Precipitation page.
