Uitenhage Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Uitenhage experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 279 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 208 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2807 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.9 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Uitenhage vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Uitenhage enjoys an average of 2807 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Uitenhage

November, Uitenhage’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 Uitenhage Precipitation page.