Barkly West 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 Barkly West, Northern Cape, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Barkly West experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 329 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 260 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3471 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.0 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Barkly West enjoys an average of 3471 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

January, Barkly West’s wettest month, receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month July 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 Barkly West Precipitation page.