Average Monthly Sunshine in Pretoria-Noord

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Pretoria-Noord changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 3211 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.8 hours in February.

Pretoria-Noord’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Pretoria-Noord enjoys an average of 3211 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Other climate information

December, Pretoria-Noord’s wettest month, receives 103 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°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 Pretoria-Noord Precipitation page.