Average Monthly Sunshine in Grootfontein

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Grootfontein experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 335 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 257 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3505 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.2 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 8.6 hours in February.

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

Grootfontein enjoys an average of 3505 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, 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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Grootfontein’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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