Middelburg Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Middelburg Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 342 hours of sunshine in December and 231 hours in June, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 11.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 69%.

Middelburg enjoys an average of 3341 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

February, Middelburg’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 17°C (63°F).

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