Luanda Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Luanda, Angola. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Luanda experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 233 hours of sunshine, while September, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 145 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2340 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.8 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.8 hours in September.

Luanda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Luanda enjoys an average of 2340 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Luanda

April, Luanda’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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