Gaoua Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Gaoua, Burkina Faso. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Gaoua, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 298 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 155 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2889 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gaoua. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Gaoua vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Gaoua enjoys an average of 2889 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Gaoua

August, Gaoua’s wettest month, receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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