Average Monthly Sunshine in Johannesberg

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Johannesberg. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in July and darker periods with just 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Johannesberg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours.

Johannesberg’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Johannesberg enjoys an average of 1680 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Johannesberg’s wettest month, receives 77 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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