Sandton Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sandton Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in August and 225 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3126 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 61%.

Sandton enjoys an average of 3126 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.

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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Sandton’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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