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Average Monthly Sunshine in Makarora

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

Monthly hours of sunshine


Seasonal sunshine in Makarora varies. It peaks at 231 hours in January and drops to 120 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2092 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine


For those who appreciate different seasons, Makarora serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Makarora enjoys an average of 2092 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

December, Makarora’s wettest month, receives 195 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Makarora?

Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 7°C
N 3 m/s
0.1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
23°C | 7°C
NW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Jan 18
21°C | 7°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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