Average Monthly Sunshine in Somerset West

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Somerset West varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 338 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3094 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Somerset West. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Somerset West’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

June, Somerset West’s wettest month, receives 24 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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.