Average Monthly Sunshine in Umhlanga

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Umhlanga changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2365 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (7.8 hours per day) and November (5.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Umhlanga’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Umhlanga enjoys an average of 2365 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 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.

Other climate information

November, Umhlanga’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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