Springbok 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 Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Springbok varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 388 hours, while May, the darkest month, offers only 220 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3691 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Springbok. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.9 hours, May marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 7.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Springbok vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Springbok enjoys an average of 3691 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 Springbok

June, Springbok’s wettest month, receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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