Average Monthly Sunshine in Moddergat

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Moddergat varies. It peaks at 233 hours in May and drops to 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1795 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Moddergat. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Moddergat enjoys an average of 1795 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

August, Moddergat’s wettest month, receives 100 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

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