Kathu Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kathu Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 310 hours of sunshine in December and 242 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3304 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.3 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 83% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 66%.

Kathu enjoys an average of 3304 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

January, Kathu’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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