Average Monthly Sunshine in Fontein

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Fontein receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Fontein changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3155 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.1 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.9 hours in November.

Fontein’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fontein enjoys an average of 3155 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

November, Fontein’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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