Average Monthly Sunshine in Plattekloof

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Plattekloof, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 338 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Plattekloof. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Plattekloof enjoys an average of 3094 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

June, Plattekloof’s wettest month, receives 17 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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