Paarl 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 Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Paarl varies. It peaks at 338 hours in January and drops to 175 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Paarl vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Paarl enjoys an average of 3094 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 Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Paarl

June, Paarl’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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