Kampala 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 Kampala, Central Uganda, Uganda. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Kampala experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 188 hours of sunshine, while April, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 118 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (6.3 hours per day) and April (3.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kampala enjoys an average of 1843 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

April, Kampala’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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