Atakpame Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Atakpame, Togo. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Atakpame. Expect long, bright days with 256 hours in November and darker periods with just 99 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 2313 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Atakpame. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Atakpame enjoys an average of 2313 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

August, Atakpame’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

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