Harare 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 Harare, Zimbabwe. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Harare changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2944 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.7 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 6.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Harare enjoys an average of 2944 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

January, Harare’s wettest month, receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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