Average Monthly Sunshine in Kumasi

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kumasi. Expect long, bright days with 211 hours in March and darker periods with just 78 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Kumasi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

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

Kumasi enjoys an average of 1968 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

September, Kumasi’s wettest month, receives 48 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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