Umhlanga Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Umhlanga, South Africa. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Umhlanga Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 233 hours of sunshine in July and 168 hours in November, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2365 hours.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

November, Umhlanga’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month June 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 Umhlanga Precipitation page.