The Springs Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in The Springs, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in The Springs changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2807 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in December and a subtle dip in June.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between December (9.3 hours per day) and June (6.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

The Springs enjoys an average of 2807 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, 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

November, The Springs’s wettest month, receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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