Ritchie 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 Ritchie, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Ritchie vary. From a high of 329 hours in December, to a low of 260 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3471 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.0 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Ritchie vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ritchie enjoys an average of 3471 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Ritchie

January, Ritchie’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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