Goukamma Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Goukamma, Western Cape, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Goukamma experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 345 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 239 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3383 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.5 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Goukamma enjoys an average of 3383 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

November, Goukamma’s wettest month, receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°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 Goukamma Precipitation page.