Cape Saint Francis Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Cape Saint Francis changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2807 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 (9.3 hours per day) and June (6.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Cape Saint Francis vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cape Saint Francis enjoys an average of 2807 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Cape Saint Francis

August, Cape Saint Francis’s wettest month, receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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