Average Monthly Sunshine in Beaufort West

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Beaufort 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 Beaufort West changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3384 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (11.6 hours per day) and June (7.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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

Beaufort West enjoys an average of 3384 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

March, Beaufort West’s wettest month, receives 44 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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