Average Monthly Sunshine in Kano

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kano receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kano, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in October reaches 267 hours, with only a slight dip to 220 hours in August. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2950 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Kano occur in October, with around 8.9 hours of daily sunshine. Even in August, the least sunny month, Kano doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 7.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Kano’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kano enjoys an average of 2950 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Kano’s wettest month, receives 4.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

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