Windsor (NS) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Windsor, Nova Scotia, 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 Windsor, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 235 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1965 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 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Windsor enjoys an average of 1965 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Windsor’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month July 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 Windsor Precipitation page.