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Average Monthly Sunshine in Ja-Ela

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ja-Ela vary. From a high of 276 hours in March, to a low of 189 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. March sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Ja-Ela’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ja-Ela enjoys an average of 2623 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.

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

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

Other climate information

October, Ja-Ela’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Ja-Ela?

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 23°C
NE 4 m/s
2 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
29°C | 23°C
NE 3 m/s
8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Jan 17
31°C | 23°C
NE 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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