Plettenberg Bay Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Plettenberg Bay changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3383 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.5 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Plettenberg Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Plettenberg Bay enjoys an average of 3383 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Plettenberg Bay

August, Plettenberg Bay’s wettest month, receives 50 mm (2 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 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 Plettenberg Bay Precipitation page.