East London 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 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

East London experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 240 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 192 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2626 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (8.0 hours per day) and February (6.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

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%.

East London vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

East London enjoys an average of 2626 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for East London

February, East London’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 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 22°C (72°F).

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