Gonubie 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 Gonubie, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: East London, South Africa (19 KM, 12 Miles).

While the amount of sunshine in Gonubie changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2626 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: East London, South Africa (19 KM, 12 Miles).

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 8.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

Data from: East London, South Africa (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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%.

Gonubie vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gonubie 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, 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Gonubie

February, Gonubie’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 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 Gonubie Precipitation page.

Gonubie Sunshine Forecast

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