George Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in George, Western Cape, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
On average, George receives plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The annual sunshine totals up to approximately 2554 hours, making it a consistently bright destination.
Daily hours of sunshine
If you're planning a trip to George, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in December at 7.9 hours daily and a slight dip to 6.6 hours in June, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.
George vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
George enjoys an average of 2554 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for George
November, George’s wettest month, receives 50 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our George Precipitation page.
George Weather by Month
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