Kuruman Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kuruman, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kuruman Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 310 hours of sunshine in December and 242 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3304 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (10.3 hours per day) and June (8.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 66%.

Kuruman vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Kuruman enjoys an average of 3304 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Kuruman

January, Kuruman’s wettest month, receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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