Paterson Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Paterson experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 281 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 205 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2802 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Paterson enjoys an average of 2802 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

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

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

November, Paterson’s wettest month, receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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