Somerset West 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 Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Somerset West varies. It peaks at 338 hours in January and drops to 175 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Somerset West serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Somerset West enjoys an average of 3094 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Somerset West’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 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 26°C (79°F).

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