Cintsa West Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cintsa West, 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 Cintsa West changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2626 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.0 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 6.4 hours in February.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Cintsa West vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cintsa West enjoys an average of 2626 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Cintsa West

February, Cintsa West’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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