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Average Monthly Sunshine in Barkly West

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Barkly West receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine


While the amount of sunshine in Barkly West changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3471 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine


This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 11.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Barkly West’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Barkly West enjoys an average of 3471 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

January, Barkly West’s wettest month, receives 61 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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.


Forecast: is it sunny in Barkly West?

Mon   Jan 06
35°C | 17°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 07
37°C | 18°C
NW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 08
35°C | 18°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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