Gqeberha Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Gqeberha experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 279 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 208 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2807 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (9.3 hours per day) and June (6.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Gqeberha vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gqeberha enjoys an average of 2807 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Gqeberha

November, Gqeberha’s wettest month, receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January 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 Gqeberha Precipitation page.