Masvingo Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Masvingo vary. From a high of 285 hours in August, to a low of 207 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2992 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (9.5 hours per day) and February (6.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Masvingo enjoys an average of 2992 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Masvingo’s wettest month, receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August 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 Masvingo Precipitation page.