Curepipe 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 Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Curepipe experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 283 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 211 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2909 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 9.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Curepipe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Curepipe enjoys an average of 2909 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Curepipe

February, Curepipe’s wettest month, receives 199 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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