Boksburg 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 Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Boksburg Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in August and 225 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3126 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.5 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.5 hours in February.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Boksburg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Boksburg enjoys an average of 3126 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Boksburg

December, Boksburg’s wettest month, receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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