Nigel 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 Nigel, Gauteng, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Nigel Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in August and 225 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3126 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (9.5 hours per day) and February (7.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Nigel vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Nigel enjoys an average of 3126 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Nigel

December, Nigel’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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