Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Bloemfontein vary. From a high of 320 hours in December, to a low of 250 hours in April, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3319 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.7 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 8.3 hours in February.

Bloemfontein enjoys an average of 3319 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

January, Bloemfontein’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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