Upington Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Upington vary. From a high of 368 hours in December, to a low of 271 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3729 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 12.3 hours daily sunshine in December, it dips to 9.0 hours in June.

Upington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Upington enjoys an average of 3729 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Upington

March, Upington’s wettest month, receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 34°C (93°F). During the driest month August 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 Upington Precipitation page.