Kano Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kano, Nigeria. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Kano occur in October, with around 267 hours of sunshine. Even in August, the least sunny month, Kano still enjoys a comfortable 220 hours of sunlight. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2955 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Kano enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In October, you can expect approximately 8.9 hours of daily sunshine, while even in August, Kano still receives about 7.3 hours.

Kano enjoys an average of 2955 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

August, Kano’s wettest month, receives 4.1 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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.