Newcastle Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Newcastle Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 308 hours of sunshine in August and 239 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (10.3 hours per day) and June (8.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Newcastle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Newcastle enjoys an average of 3341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Newcastle

December, Newcastle’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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