Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Nakuru National Park

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Lake Nakuru National Park vary. From a high of 245 hours in January, to a low of 165 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2584 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 8.2 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.5 hours in November.

Lake Nakuru National Park’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Nakuru National Park enjoys an average of 2584 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Other climate information

April, Lake Nakuru National Park’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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