Germiston 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 Germiston, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Germiston Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in August and 225 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3126 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (9.5 hours per day) and February (7.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Germiston vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Germiston enjoys an average of 3126 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Germiston

December, Germiston’s wettest month, receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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