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Average Monthly Sunshine in Polokwane

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Polokwane vary. From a high of 283 hours in August, to a low of 222 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3076 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 7.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Polokwane enjoys an average of 3076 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Polokwane’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Polokwane?

Fri   Jan 10
25°C | 19°C
NE 5 m/s
3.7 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Jan 11
25°C | 19°C
N 6 m/s
5.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Jan 12
25°C | 19°C
W 5 m/s
14 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

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