Luena 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 Luena, Angola. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Luena. Expect long, bright days with 323 hours in July and darker periods with just 116 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2464 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Luena. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 82% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Luena vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Luena enjoys an average of 2464 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Related Climate Data for Luena

December, Luena’s wettest month, receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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