Vanderbijlpark Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Vanderbijlpark Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 284 hours of sunshine in August and 225 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3126 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (9.5 hours per day) and February (7.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 61%.
Vanderbijlpark vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Vanderbijlpark enjoys an average of 3126 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, 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Vanderbijlpark
December, Vanderbijlpark’s wettest month, receives 136 mm (5.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vanderbijlpark Precipitation page.
