Average Monthly Sunshine in Johannesburg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg vary. From a high of 284 hours in August, to a low of 225 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3126 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

Johannesburg enjoys an average of 3126 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.

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

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Johannesburg’s wettest month, receives 133 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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